§ 4. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Secretary of State for War how many troops, officers and other ranks, are at present employed on coast defence duties in the United Kingdom?
Captain GUEST (Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury)The number of troops (Royal Artillery and Royal Engineers) at present employed on coast defence duties is aproximately 6,200, which represents a reduction of 65 per cent. on war strength, and is little more than the number required to take care of the equipment.