§ 2. Brigadier-General NATIONasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office what are the respective present strengths of the Regular Army in the United Kingdom and the Territorial Army?
§ Mr. COOPERThe strengths on 1st March were:
| — | Officers. | Other Ranks. |
| Regular Army in the United Kingdom (including troops in the South Irish Coast Defences). | 7,506 | 99,381 |
| Territorial Army | 6,899 | 124,330 |
§ Brigadier-General NATIONIn view of the importance of the Territorial Army to-day, and in view of its strength compared with the Regular Army, will my hon. Friend consider the desirability of making one or two major-generals' appointments open to officers of the Territorial Army? In particular, might I suggest one at the War Office—that of Director-General of the Territorial Army?
§ Mr. COOPERI will consider that question.