HC Deb 26 November 1946 vol 430 cc255-6W
133. Mr. Janner

asked the Secretary of State for War when he intends to grant possession of their Thanksgiving Hall to the Church of the Martyrs, Westcotes Drive, Leicester, in view of their immediate need of this building for the work of the parish and, in particular, for the purpose of their Youth Fellowship.

were serving in this country and in overseas commands at the latest date for which figures are available.

Mr. Bellenger

It would not be appropriate to publish the figures in present circumstances.

Mr. Sharp

asked the Secretary of State for War how many Army personnel are now serving on home establishments and the percentage reduction since August, 1945; and the approximate percentage of total Army personnel now serving overseas.

Mr. Bellenger

The reduction of the strengths of Army personnel in this country between August, 1945, and the end of October, 1946, was 69 per cent. It would not be in accordance with practice to publish the other figures requested.

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