HC Deb 12 March 1957 vol 566 cc158-9W
85. Sir F. Medlicott

asked the Secretary of State for War how many officers of the rank of major-general and above are now on the Active List in the Army; and what were the corresponding numbers in 1938, 1948 and 1951.

Mr. Hare

146, including 33 in the Indian Army, in 1938, 164 in 1948, 145 in 1951 and 147 now.