HC Deb 07 February 1968 vol 758 c144W
Mr. Ernest G. Perry

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what percentage of entrants, into the services in 1966 and 1967 were under 17 and 16 years of age, respectively.

Mr. Reynolds:

In 1966 approximately 16 per cent. of the male recruits to the Services (excluding officers and locally engaged personnel overseas) were under 16 years of age and a further 15 per cent. were under 17.

I regret that figures for 1967 are not yet available.