§ 30. Mr. GUYasked the Secretary of State for War the number of troops normally stationed in Scotland and England, respectively?
Mr. COOPERThe approximate number of regular troops normally stationed in Scotland is 4,800, and in England, 90,700.
§ Mr. GUYWhy is there a lower ratio of troops to population in Scotland than in England? Does my right hon. Friend consider Scotland is less vulnerable than England?
Mr. COOPERThe distribution of troops is affected by varied considerations into which I would not be prepared to go now.