HC Deb 01 May 1929 vol 227 c1550W
Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLE

asked the Secretary of State for War how the maximum authorised establishment of the personnel of the Territorial Army compares with the effective strength on the latest date for which Returns have been made?

Mr. COOPER

On 1st April, 1929, the establishment of the Territorial Army as given on page 66 of Army Estimates was 8,079 officers and 170,347 other ranks, and the strength 6,906 officers and 130,998 other ranks.