HC Deb 16 June 1937 vol 325 cc380-1W
Sir A. Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will state the shortage of officers and men on 1st June last as compared with 1st May last, and 1st June, 1936, in the Regular and Territorial Army, respectively; and the figures of establishments at the relative dates?

REGULAR ARMY.
— Officers. Other Ranks. Total.
1st June, 1937.
Recruiting Establishment … … 13,285 204,849 218,134
Deficit … … 1,074 23,760 24.834
1st May, 1937.
Recruiting Establishment … … 13,286 204,850 218,136
Deficit … … 1,062 23,608 24,670
1st June, 1936.
Recruiting Establishment … … 12,664 195,711 208,375
Deficit … … 552 11,306 11,858

TERRITORIAL ARMY.
— Officers. Other Ranks. Total.
1st June, 1937.
Peace Establishment … … … 10,237 191,202 201,439
Deficit … … … 1,594 46,641 48,235
1st May, 1937.
Peace Establishment … … … 10,237 191,202 201,439
Deficit … … … 1,751 47,883 49,634
1st June, 1936.
Peace Establishment … … … 9,572 172,720 182,292
Deficit … … … 2,120 43,493 45,613