HC Deb 19 August 1919 vol 119 c2118
8. Sir JOHN BUTCHER

asked the Secretary for War whether he will state the number of officers and men who are now employed in this country for anti aircraft gun defences?

Mr. FORSTER

The numbers employed in this country in connection with antiaircraft defences on the 11th August were: Officers, 273; other ranks, 2,319. The corresponding numbers on the 11th November, 1918, were: Officers, 717; other ranks, 11,948. The work of removing the equipment from stations that arc no longer required is in progress, and when this is completed the personel will be further reduced.