HC Deb 19 May 1936 vol 312 c1015W
Mr. DAY

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he has any information showing the number of trained men and reserves in the armies of Germany and Austria capable of being called up and equipped within one month?

Mr. COOPER

I understand the German. Government are aiming at a peace-time Army of 550,000 trained men, while Austria has about 35,000 trained men at the present time. I have no information as to reserves or as to the availability of equipment.