§ 4. General Sir George Jeffreysasked the Secretary of State for War whether all units and formations on occupation duty overseas are up to full strength and complete as regards armament and equipment.
§ The Secretary of State for War (Mr. Strachey)It would not be in the public interest to give this information.
§ Sir G. JeffreysIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that it is commonly reported that units in Germany, at any rate, are considerably under strength, and that they are being further depleted by being called upon to supply drafts for other stations abroad, and will he give this matter his very urgent attention?
§ Mr. StracheyI suggest to the hon. and gallant Gentleman that he should not necessarily give credence to these reports.
§ Sir G. JeffreysIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that these reports are being made by officers—and not junior officers—of the Forces stationed in that country?