HC Deb 07 February 1951 vol 483 c1871

Vote A. Additional Number of Land Forces That an additional number of Land Forces, not exceeding 55,000, all ranks, he maintained for the safety of the United Kingdom and the defence of the possessions of His Majesty's Crown, during the year ending on the 31st day of March, 1951. That a Supplementary sum, not exceeding £20.000.000, he granted to His Majesty, to defray the charge which will come in course of payment during the year ending on the 31st day of March, 1951, for expenditure beyond the sum already provided in the grants for Army Services for the year.