HC Deb 19 April 1939 vol 346 cc339-40
4. Mr. A. Henderson

asked the Prime Minister the number of military effectives mobilised by the Italian Government, and the number at present stationed in Libya and the Dodecanese Islands, respectively?

Mr. Butler

While I can give no detailed figures, there has recently been a substantial increase in the number of men under arms in Italy and a corresponding increase in the strength of the garrison in the Dodecanese. The position about Italian military strength in Libya remains as stated in the reply given on 8th March to the hon. Member for Southwark, Central (Mr. Day).