HC Deb 08 November 1974 vol 880 c233W
Mr. Michael McNair-Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many recruiting offices there are in the United Kingdom; how many are in freehold and how many in leasehold property; and how many civilian staff are employed on recruiting.

Mr. John

There are 295 careers information offices in the United Kingdom of which 78 are in freehold property and 217 are in leasehold property. 396 civilian staff are directly employed on recruiting in careers information offices.

Mr. Michael McNair-Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many recruiting offices for the Armed Forces have either been opened or closed during the past 12 months.

Mr. John

During the 12 months ending on 31st October 1974, 19 offices were directly replaced in the same area. Additionally three new offices were opened and one office was closed on other than a replacement basis.

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