§ Mr. Ernest G. Perryasked 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.