HC Deb 09 March 1931 vol 249 c783
19. Sir A. KNOX

asked the Secretary of State for India what is the present strength of the British Army in India; and whether all units are up to establishment?

Mr. BENN

The strength on the 1st January was 61,000 as against a total establishment of 59,770.

Sir BASIL PETO

Will the right hon. Gentleman say how that number compares with the number 10 years ago?

Mr. BENN

I cannot answer that question without notice.

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Will the right hon. Gentleman answer the last part of the question as to whether all units are up to establishment?

Mr. BENN

I cannot give an answer to that without a good deal of research. The aggregate figures are established, but I cannot give without great research a detailed answer to that question.