HC Deb 19 July 1922 vol 156 c2089W
Major BROWN

asked the Secretary of State for War how many officers have already been compulsorily retired, and how many further retirements are required?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON - EVANS

Approximately, 630 officers have been, or are at present being, compulsorily retired under Army Order 179 of 1922. Exclusive of these, there is a surplus over the prospective establishment of approximately 600 Regular officers, and this is the number of reductions which have still to be effected.