HC Deb 29 July 1947 vol 441 c24W
40. Mr. Swingler

asked the Secretary of State for War if he is now in a position to state the strength of the Regular Army oh 30th June, 1947.

Mr. Bellenger

Fourteen thousand, eight hundred and ninety-four male officers on permanent Regular commissions and 108,813 male other ranks on normal Regular engagements were serving in the Army on 30th June.