HC Deb 10 December 1931 vol 260 c2070W
Lieut.-Colonel WINDSOR-CLIVE

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office the number of officers on the strength of the Regular Army on the latest ascertainable date; and how this number compares with the establishment on the same date?

Mr. COOPER

The actual regimental strength of officers of the Regular Army on 1st November, 1931, was 9,891, equivalent to a deficiency of 195 on the establishment.