§ 52. Mr. F. Longdenasked the Minister of Defence if he will give the figures of the strength of the three arms of the United States military Forces, respectively, now stationed in Britain.
§ Mr. A. HendersonThe United States has about 1,500 naval, 15,000 Air Force, and 25 Army personnel in this country.
§ Mr. LongdenHow long is this humiliating occupation likely to last?
§ Mr. HendersonMy hon. Friend will not expect me to accept his comment. They will be retained here as long as it is necessary in the interests of common defence, and until an effective system of collective security has been established.