Miss Leeasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many colonial subjects adhere to the Christian faith; and how many religious systems are to be found throughout the Colonies.
MALE REGULAR RECRUITS ENTERED IN EACH OF THE SERVICES FOR PERIODS LONGER THAN THREE YEARS IN 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955 and 1956 — 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 Royal Navy* … … 10,329 9,334 8,111 7,582 7,662 Army† … … 5,611 3,283 3,070 2,325 5,427 Royal Air Force … … 17,827 16,829 13,099 11,171 12,820 33,767 29,446 24,280 21,078 25,909 * All Regular recruits enter the Navy for engagements of more than three years. † Between May, 1952, and February, 1956, the maximum period for which adult recruits could enter the Army initially was normally three years.
STRENGTH OF MALE REGULAR OTHER RANKS SERVING UPON ENGAGEMENTS OF MORE THAN THREE YEARS AT 31ST DECEMBER, 1956.‡ Royal Navy … … … … … 90,351 Army … … … … … 80,331 Royal Air Force … … … … … 100,800 271,482 ‡ Comprises those who initially enlisted for, or subsequently prolonged their service to, engagements of more than three years.