HC Deb 05 December 1946 vol 431 cc149-50W
Mr. Callaghan

asked the Minister of Labour how many men will have been called up for each of the Services between VE-Day and 31st December, 1946.

Mr. Isaacs

It is estimated that between VE-Day and 31st December, 1946, 392,000 men will have been called up to the Armed Forces under the National Service Acts, including 42,000 to the Royal Navy, 245,000 to the Army and 105,000 to the R.A.F.