HC Deb 06 December 1948 vol 459 cc4-5
5. Mr. A. R. W. Low

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in view of the terms of the Treaty of Peace with Bulgaria, he will state what is the estimated strength of Bulgarian Armed Forces.

Mr. Mayhew

The estimated strength of the Bulgarian Armed Forces is as follows:

  • Land Forces: 87,000. The strength permitted by the Peace Treaty is 56,800.
  • Naval Forces: 3,000, which is within the Peace Treaty limit.
  • Air Forces: 180 aircraft, which is double the strength permitted by the Peace Treaty. The personnel strength is also estimated to exceed the Peace Treaty limit of 5,200.

Mr. Low

Will the hon. Gentleman tell us what His Majesty's Government are doing about this matter?

Mr. Mayhew

I answered similar Questions last week. The truth is that enforcement of the Peace Treaty requires the co-operation of the Soviet Union.