HC Deb 15 January 2003 vol 397 c631W
Bob Russell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many people joined the Army in the last year for which figures are available. [90355]

Dr. Moonie

The number of people joining the Army in the latest calendar year for which information is available is as follows2001 (1 January-31 December): 15,380

Bob Russell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many people left the Army in each of the last six calendar years. [90354]

Dr. Moonie

The number of people leaving the Army in the last six calendar years for which information is available is as follows:

Year Number of personnel leaving the army
2001 14,400
2000 15,710
1999 16,090
1998 17,140
1997 14,560
1996 16,280