HC Deb 23 November 1937 vol 329 c1002
2. Major-General Sir Alfred Knox

asked the Secretary of State for War what was the strength of the Army Reserve on 1st September, 1936, and on the same date in 1937?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

The strength of the Army Reserve which was 115,857 on 1st September, 1936, had risen to 123,351 by 1st September, 1937. The Supplementary Reserve also shows an increase this year.