Orders of the Day — Defence Estimate 1972–73 (Army) Vote A

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 16 March 1972.

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Photo of Lord  Balniel Lord Balniel , Hertford 12:00, 16 March 1972

Perhaps I can assist the right hon. Gentleman. The increase in recruiting last year for the Services in Scotland was 20 per cent. In the country as a whole it was 21 per cent. I am speaking off the cuff, but I believe those are the figures.