HC Deb 12 May 1967 vol 746 cc311-2W
Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many female recruits are included in the 46,277 non-commissioned British recruits into the forces in 1966.

Mr. Reynolds

5,812.

Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many female recruits are included in the 12,007 British recruits between the ages of 15 and 17½ into the forces in 1966.

Mr. Reynolds

None. The figure of 12,007 recruits refers to those entering the forces under youth entry and apprentice schemes. There are no such methods of entry into the Women's Services.

Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what are the terms of entry into the forces for female recruits under the age of 18 years.

Mr. Reynolds

They are set out in the recruiting pamphlets for each of the Women's Services. I am sending copies to the hon. Member.