HC Deb 07 May 1951 vol 487 cc185-6W
Mr. Sandys

asked the Secretary of State for War, in so far as the information has already been published, what will be the total number of divisions of United Kingdom troops by the end of 1951; how many of these will be armoured; and how many will be allotted to Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers in Europe.

Mr. Strachey

At the end of 1951 there will be the equivalent of ten active Army divisions, of which three will be armoured. The equivalent of four divisions, two armoured and two infantry, will be allotted to Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers in Europe.