HC Deb 06 July 1914 vol 64 c828
64. Sir SAMUEL SCOTT

asked what was the deficit in the Regular Army on 1st January; and what is the deficit according to the latest available figures?

Mr. TENNANT

The latest available figures are those for the 1st June. I stated the deficiency on that date on the 23rd ultimo, in reply to the hon. and gallant Member for the Bodmin Division. The deficiency on 1st January was 9,179.