HC Deb 07 November 1940 vol 365 cc1458-9W
Major Beaumont

asked the Secretary of State for War the number of Territorial officers who were commanding brigades and battalions, respectively, on the outbreak of war, and at the latest available date?

Mr. Law

At the outbreak of war there were 28 Territorial Army officers commanding brigades; there are now 24. As regards battalions, I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the answer given on 6th October to my hon. Friend the Member for North-East Leeds (Mr. Craik Henderson).