§ Colonel Beamishasked the Secretary of State for War what will be the strength of the Army on 1st January, 1962, if recruiting continues until then at the average rate so far this year.
§ Mr. SoamesThe new rates of pay have been in operation for only three months and it would be misleading to make a forecast for three years ahead on the basis of, such short experience. On 1st January, 1962, there will still be a number of National Service men in the Army.