§ 86. Mr. Parkerasked the Secretary of State for War what percentage of the total number of soldiers stationed in Germany failed to return to duty on time in 1962; and what percentage was absent without leave for 21 days or more.
§ Mr. Profumo30 per cent, and 06 per cent. Many soldiers in Germany do, of course, return to this country two or three times a year to take leave.