§ 24. Mr. Swinglerasked the Secretary of State for War why the troops in all stations except M.E.L.F. have been informed that the release of Group 53 will be completed by 8th July, 1947, whereas the troops in M.E.L.F. have been informed that it will not be completed until 24th July; and whether he will clarify the position.
§ Mr. BellengerThe decision to release Group 53 by 8th July was notified to all commands including M.E.L.F. and I know of no instruction issued by that 167W command stating that the release of Group 53 will not be completed until 24th July.
§ 98. Mr. S. Silvermanasked the Secretary of State for War how many men are in each of the demobilisation Groups 47 to 65 inclusive.
§ Mr. BellengerI will, with permission, circulate this information in a statement in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
Following is the statement:
The approximate numbers of men in Age and Service Groups 47 to 65 are as follow:
Group. Officers. Other Ranks. 47 … 550 13,000 48 … 950 19,000 49 … 850 17,500 50 … 950 30,000 51 … 700 16,500 52 … 850 18,500 53 … 800 16,500 54 … 800 12,500 55 … 800 11,000 56 … 700 8,000 57 … 850 15,000 58 … 650 13,500 59 … 900 15,500 60 … 600 18,500 61 … 750 25,000 62 … 900 25,500 63 … 1,150 18,000 64 … 1,300 30,500 65 … 750 19,500 Total … 15,800 343,500