§ 48. Mr. Thomas Macphersonasked the Minister of Defence, what is the estimated number of all ranks British personnel, Royal Navy, R.A.F. and Army, stationed in India, who will be released from duties in that country as a result of the new defence arrangements in the two Indian Dominions.
§ The Under-Secretary of State for War (Mr. John Freeman)I have been asked to reply. Over and above withdrawals already planned, the total number involved is rather more than 30,000.
§ Mr. MacphersonCan my hon. Friend say if in the statement which we have been promised on the new figures for the Armed Forces regard will be had to this reduction in our military requirements?
§ Mr. FreemanYes, Sir.