§ Sir T. Beamishasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the present strength of the Army General Reserve; what is his estimate of its strength when liability to remain on this Reserve ceases on 28th June, 1969 taking full account of likely wastage; and if this Reserve is liable for call-out after proclamation only.
§ Mr. ReynoldsThe figures are 148,525 and 160,000 respectively. The Reserve may be called out without proclamation for Home Defence against actual or apprehended attack.