§ Mr. Gwynfor Evansasked 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. Reynolds5,812.
§ Mr. Gwynfor Evansasked 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.
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§ Mr. ReynoldsNone. 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 Evansasked 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. ReynoldsThey are set out in the recruiting pamphlets for each of the Women's Services. I am sending copies to the hon. Member.