§ Mr. Fisherasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will end longterm service contracts for recruits under the age of 18 years, or, failing this, if he will allow a discharge option at the age of 21 years.
§ Mr. ReynoldsI am looking at this problem. It raises a number of issues, the most important being the manning requirements of the Services. I shall announce the outcome of my investigations when they have been completed.