HC Deb 23 January 1957 vol 563 c61W
Vice-Admiral Hughes Hallett

asked the Secretary of State for War the total numbers of officers of the rank of colonel, and above, borne on the Active List of the Regular Army at the end of the financial years 1946–47, 1949–50, 1952–53, and 1955–56, respectively.

Mr. Hare

Including those holding temporary rank, 1832, 1110, 1166 and 1128 respectively.