Mr. B. Harrisonasked the Secretary of State for War how many men purchased their release from the Army in each month of this year; and what was the length of service to the credit of the men who purchased their release.
§ Mr. ProfumoThe following are the figures:
— Total First 3 months After first 3 months January, 1961 262 159 103 February, 1961 277 184 93 March, 1961 306 171 135 April, 1961 318 176 142 May, 1961 318 184 134 In order to put these figures into perspective, the following is a table showing percentages based on the average strength of the Army during each month:
— Total (percentage of average strength) Under 3 months (percentage of intake) Over 3 months (percentage of average strength) January, 1961 .201 10.4 .08 February, 1961 .212 11.7 .072 March, 1961 .233 12.1 .104 April, 1961 .241 12.2 .109 May, 1961 .241 12.2 .103