HC Deb 10 February 1931 vol 248 c203
61. Major GLYN

asked the Secretary of State for War what is the present strength of the Royal Army Medical Corps officers, non-commissioned officers and other ranks; and how far short are these figures of the authorised establishment?

Mr. SHAW

I will, with the hon. and gallant Member's permission, circulate the figures in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following are the figures:

Statement showing the present establishment, strength and deficiency of the Royal Army Medical Corps (Regular Army):

Officers:
Establishment … … 863
Strength … … 739*
Deficiency … … 124
Other ranks:
Establishment … … 3,707
Strength … … 3,658
Deficiency … … 49
*This figure includes 57 temporary commissioned officers and retired officers re-employed.