HC Deb 29 January 1958 vol 581 cc67-8W
50. Mr. Swingler

asked the Minister of Defence what special measures he will now take in order to prepare for the fulfilment of the Government's promise to abolish conscription in 1960.

52. Mr. Lewis

asked the Minister of Defence what action he proposes to take to improve the rates of pay and allowances of the three Services; and whether he will make a statement.

58. Sir W. Anstruther-Gray

asked the Minister of Defence if he will give figures to show the relative success between the Services of his recruiting measures.

Mr. Sandys

I propose to deal fully with these matters in the forthcoming White Paper on Defence.

Mr. Wigg

asked the Minister of Defence the date from which the improved pay and conditions for the armed Services, which he will shortly announce, will take effect.

Mr. Sandys

I would refer the hon. Member to the Answer which I have given today to the hon. Member for West Ham, North (Mr. Lewis) and other hon. Members.