HC Deb 28 July 1936 vol 315 cc1297-8
30. Mr. DUNCAN

asked the Secretary of State for War what units of the Territorial Army are given the duty of the defence of London against air attack; what is their total authorised strength; and what is their present strength?

Mr. COOPER

As the list of units is rather a long one, I will, with the permission of my hon. Friend, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT. The total establishment of the 1st (London) Anti-Air-craft Division is 16,892 all ranks and the strength on 1st July was 6,450.

Mr. DUNCAN

Are any of the new Territorial companies which are to be open to men of over 45 among the list which the right hon. Gentleman proposes to circulate?

Mr. COOPER

Yes, Sir.

Following is the list of units comprising the 1st London (Anti-Aircraft) Division:

Royal Artillery:

Anti-Aircraft Brigades:

Royal Engineers:

Anti-Aircraft Battalions:

Royal Corps of Signals:

1st Anti-Aircraft Divisional Signals.

Royal Army Service Corps:

Anti-Aircraft Divisional R.A.S.C.

Headquarters and Four Group Companies.

Royal Army Medical Corps:

Medical Officers attached.

Divisional Headquarters.

Group Headquarters.