HC Deb 04 May 1949 vol 464 c61W
Sir W. Smithers

asked the Minister of Labour how many men and women of the three Services, respectively, have been demobilised since the cessation of hostilities.

Mr. Isaacs

Following is the number of men and women released or discharged from the Forces between 18th June, 1945, when demobilisation began, and 31st March, 1949:

— Men Women Total
Royal Navy 784,890 81,510 866,400
Army 3,207,310 229,650 3,436,960
Royal Air Force 1,073,400 167,200 1,240,600
Totals 5,065,600 478,360 5,543,960