§ Mr. James Davidsonasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will estimate how long it will take for the Army's permanent bomb-disposal units to complete work known to be outstanding and any necessary investigations.
§ Mr. BoydenI am not able to make a precise estimate in view of the large wartime areas involved.
§ Mr. James Davidsonasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many permanent bomb-disposal units the Army have.
§ Mr. BoydenOne unit of Royal Engineers about 250 strong. In addition there are Royal Army Ordnance Corps explosives specialists attached to all headquarters of Army Commands in the United Kingdom.