§ Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Secretary of State for War what is the average monthly strength of other ranks serving 8W in the Brigade of Guards, infantry, artillery and air arms during 1938 and 1948.
§ Mr. StracheyThe average monthly strength of other ranks serving in the Foot Guards, Infantry and Royal Artillery, during 1938 was approximately 7,700, 94,000 and 30,000, respectively. The Army Air Corps was not then in existence. It would be contrary to practice to disclose the corresponding figures for 1948.