Written question asked by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 October 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 October 2008. It was answered by Bob Ainsworth (Labour) on Monday, 20 October 2008 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Armed Forces: Recruitment

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many servicemen and women were recruited to (a) the Army, (b) the Royal Navy and (c) the Royal Air Force in 2007-08; and how many left each service in the same period.

Answer: The number of UK regular forces servicemen and women recruited to and leaving (a) the Army, (b) the Royal Navy and (c) the Royal Air Force in 2007-08 can be found in tables 3 and 4 of Tri-Service Publication (TSP) 1—UK Regular Forces Strengths and Changes. TSP 1 is published monthly and the most recent publication shows figures for the 12 months to 1 September 2008 and financial year 2007-08 figures. September 2008 TSP 1 can be found at:"http://www.dasa.mod.uk/applications/newWeb/www/index. php?page=48&thiscontent=30&date=2008-10-14&pubType= 1&PublishTime=09:30:00&from=home&tabOption=1."Copies of TSP 1 are also available in the Library of the House.

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