HC Deb 23 May 1962 vol 660 c430
31. Mr. Paget

asked the Secretary of State for War what steps he is taking to bring the British Army of the Rhine up to a strength of 55,000.

Mr. Profumo

The regular strength of B.A.O.R. is rising steadily. I am currently giving renewed consideration to ways and means of hastening this process. A lot depends on our recruiting campaign.

Mr. Paget

Was any undertaking given at Athens as to a particular date when we might comply with our treaty obligations?

Mr. Profumo

My right hon. Friend the Minister of Defence has made this perfectly clear. If the hon. and learned Gentleman has read the synopsis of his Press conference on 9th May he will see that my right hon. Friend said: We are not ready to give any target dates at this stage.