HC Deb 07 December 1960 vol 631 c1256
30. Mr. Wigg

asked the Secretary of State for War if he will state the analysis of active strength, as defined in Annex 1, Table 1, page 15, of the Defence White Papers, 1960, Command Paper No. 952, at the latest date for which the figures are available; whether the estimated figure for 1st April, 1961, still stands; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Profumo

With permission, I will circulate the detailed figures in the OFFICIAL REPORT. The totals, however, are for 31st October, 250.3 thousand, and the latest revision for 1st April, 1961, is 230.7 thousand, which is 600 more than the estimate given in the Defence White Paper.

Following are the detailed figures: The latest figures which relate to 31st October, 1960, are as follows:
Regular 158.5
N.S. 85.9
Women 5.9
Total 250.3
The estimated figures for 1st April, 1961, are as follows:
Regular 160.8
N.S. 63.7
Women 6.2
Total 230.7