HC Deb 09 December 1968 vol 775 cc55-6W
Mr. Goodhart

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what will be the strength of the Army General Reserve in 1969, 1971 and 1973.

Mr. Boyden

In 1969 the strength of the Army General Reserve will be about 170,000. The legislation maintaining it in being expires on 30th June, 1969. As already announced, a statement on the future of this Reserve will be made shortly.