HC Deb 05 July 1951 vol 489 cc247-8W
Mr. Sandys

asked the Secretary of State for War how many British infantry and armoured divisions there were in June. 1950 and in June 1951, respectively; and how many have now been placed under the command of General Eisenhower.

Mr. Strachey

There 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.