§ Mr. Sandysasked the Secretary of State for War how many British infantry and armoured divisions there were in June. 248W 1950 and in June 1951, respectively; and how many have now been placed under the command of General Eisenhower.
§ Mr. StracheyThere were in June, 1950, the equivalent of 5⅓ Infantry divisions and 1⅓ Armoured divisions in the Active Army. In June, 1951, the corresponding figures were 6⅔ and 3. The equivalent of 1⅓ Infantry divisions and 2 Armoured divisions have been allotted to Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers in Europe.