§ 39. Mr. WALLACEasked the Secretary of State for War if he will state the pro posed total ration strength of the Army of Occupation; the ration strength contributed, respectively, by Great Britain, France, and America; and whether any terminable period has been arranged for the American portion of these forces?
Captain GUESTThe total strength, effective and non-effective, of the British troops for the Armies of Occupation in all theatres of war amounts to 902,000 (including officers). The rest of the information asked for by my hon. Friend cannot be given at present, as the matter is still under consideration.
§ 40. Mr. WALLACEasked the Secretary of State for War if he will state the total ration strength on 1st March, 1919, of he British, French, and American Armies, respectively, in France, Belgium, and Germany?
Captain GUESTThe strength of the British Army, all ranks, in France, Belgium, and Germany on the 15th February, 1919, including Dominion troops, was 1,324,106. In addition 197,000 German prisoners of war were borne on the British ration strength. I regret that I am unable to give the information as regards the French and American armies.