asked the Minister for Defence the number of new recruits enlisted in the Army in 1977, 1978 and to date in 1979.
Written Answers. - Army Recruits.
471.
The information sought is set out hereunder:
The numbers of recruits enlisted in the Army in 1977, 1978 and from 1 January, 1979 to 19 October, 1979.
|
1977 |
— |
1,696 |
|
1978 |
— |
1,329 |
|
1 January 1979 to 19 October 1979 |
— |
1,247 |
472.
asked the Minister for Defence the number of personnel in the Army on the 30 September 1977, 1978 and 1979 with a breakdown of the numbers of (a) officers, (b) NCOs and (c) other ranks, in each case.
Following is the information requested by the Deputy:
Numbers of (a) Officers, (b) NCOs and (c) Other Ranks in the Army on the dates shown.
|
Date |
Officers |
NCOs |
Other Ranks (including cadets) |
Total |
|
30 September 1977 |
1,241 |
3,973 |
8,198 |
13,412 |
|
30 September 1978 |
1,316 |
3,974 |
7,262 |
12,552 |
|
30 September 1979 |
1,288 |
3,987 |
6,648 |
11,923 |