§ 52. Mr. Mayhewasked the Secretary of State for War on what assumption as to recruitment, length of service, and wastage he has based the estimate contained in Command Paper No. 1288 of a Regular Army strength of 166,200 on 1st April, 1962.
§ Mr. ProfumoThe basis of the figure quoted far 1st April, 1962, is the actual strength of regulars including officers, men and boys on 30th September, 1960. The rates of prolongation of service and of wastage have been assumed to continue as in the previous twelve months. 9 per cent. has been added to last year's rate of recruitment to take account of the increased emphasis on recruiting and of the greater number of young men reaching military age during 1961–62.