§ Mr. Churchillasked the Secretary of State for Defence what was the mobilised strength of the Armed Forces of the Crown, including all reserves, in (a) 1950, (b) 1960, (c) 1970 and (d) 1980, respectively.
§ Mr. PattieThe total strength of the Armed Forces including Reserves, on the date shown, was as follows:
1 January 1960 1,833,000 1 January 1970 768,000 1 December 1979 592,000 Complete figures are not readily available for 1950 and are not yet available for 1 January 1980.