§ 147. Mr. Stephenasked the Minister without Portfolio the total number of the Forces employed at present in Palestine; and the number of casualties incurred in that country within the last two years to the nearest available date.
§ Mr. AlexanderIt would not be in accordance with custom to disclose the strength of our Forces in Palestine The details of casualties are:
Killed or died of Wounds Wounded. Total. Royal Navy (a). — — — British Army (b). 44 32 76 R.A.F. (c) — 5 5 African Forces (b). 5 6 11 Indian Army (b). 2 — 2 (a) Figures for two years ended 31st October, 1946.
(b) Figures for period 1st August, 1945–31st October, 1946.
(c) Figures for period 8th May. 194–31st October, 1946.
In the case of (b) and (c) details of casualties before the dates given are not recorded separately for Palestine and cannot readily be assembled.