asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many recruits are needed by the Army, Navy, and Air Force, respectively, during 1939?

As the answer contains a number of figures, I will, with my hon. Friend's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Will the answer show the number of recruits for the R.N.V.R. in areas like Manchester?

I do not think they have been divided up, but if my hon. and learned Friend looks at the reply, he can then put a question which will receive an answer.

Following is the answer:

The entries required by His Majesty's Forces during the financial year 1939–40, on the basis of approved establishments, are approximately as follow:

These figures do not include Auxiliary Forces or Reserves.