HC Deb 24 November 1936 vol 318 cc225-6
57. Mr. DUNCAN

asked the Secretary of State for War what is the strength of the staff at the headquarters of the County of London Territorial Association; and whether he is satisfied that this is sufficient to carry out speedily the reorganisation of the Territorial Army in the London area?

Sir V. WARRENDER

The exact strength of the staff in question is not known to the War Office, since Territorial Army associations are independently responsible, subject to War Office Regulations, for the administration of the Territorial Army units raised in their areas, and it is within their discretion to employ the necessary staff to meet their requirements. I have no reason to think that the County Association is inadequately staffed, and I have forborne to call for the figures as I think my hon. Friend is under a misapprehension in the matter. I would explain that, apart from the association for the county of London, there is also an association for the City of London, while, raised in what is generally termed Greater London come within the administration of the Territorial Army associations for the counties of Middlesex, Surrey, Kent or Essex.