§ 22. Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the use of job-centres for recruitment to the Armed Forces.
§ Mr. WellbelovedI will continue to bear in mind greater use of jobcentres in seeking to identify further economies which can be made without prejudicing the long-term efficiency of the recruiting organisation.
§ 32. Mr. Gowasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will make a statement about recruiting for the Army, Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force; and to what extent each Service is at present below its establishment.
§ Mr. WellbelovedWith the exception of certain specialist areas, some of which are causing concern, recruitment of men and women to the three Services is satisfactory, and trained strengths generally are in line with present requirements.