HC Deb 13 July 1950 vol 477 c128W
109. Mr. Ellis Smith

asked the Minister of Defence if he will make a statement on the manpower needs of the Armed Forces, and in particular if, in view of the new ideas that are being introduced, the same number of men are required.

Mr. Shinwell

No change has been made in the estimate of the manpower requirements of the Armed Forces given in the Statement on Defence, 1950.