HC Deb 13 November 1928 vol 222 c668
20. Mr. BECKETT

asked the Secretary of State for War if he will give the total numerical establishment of the Regular Army on 1st November, 1912, and 1st November, 1928, respectively?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

The establishment of the British Army, exclusive of India, in 1928, is 151,000: the corresponding figure for 1912 is 186,600. The hon. Member will find how these figures are compiled on pages 8 to 11 of the Army Estimates for 1928 and on page 12 of the Army Estimates for 1912.