§ Mr. Hastingsasked the Secretary of State for War if he can give the ratio of medical officers to total personnel of the Army at the close of the war in Europe and at the present time.
Mr. BallengerThe ratio on 31st May, 1945, was 3.75 medical officers per 1,000 troops and at 31st December 3.4 per 1,000. In each case Colonial Forces, Women's Services and military families are excluded.