HC Deb 03 February 1953 vol 510 c183W
53. Mr. Anthony Greenwood

asked the Secretary of State for War how many soldiers passed through the Musketry Camp at Purfleet during the last current period of 12 months; how many soldiers are employed on the permanent staff; and how many of these latter are National Service men.

Mr. J. R. H. Hutchison

58,650 officers and other ranks of the Regular and Territorial Armies used the rifle ranges at Purfleet during last year. Of these, 270 officers and 3,800 other ranks were accommodated in this camp. The permanent staff comprises 1 officer and 16 other ranks of whom 4 are National Service men.