§ 90. Wing Commander Bullusasked the Secretary of State for War why the 16th Independent Paratroop Brigade received an urgent call-up; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Strachey16 Independent Paratroop Brigade did not receive an urgent call-up. The Brigade has had one battalion at 14 days' notice and the rest has been at 28 days' notice to move for some time. The Brigade received orders on 11th May, 1951, for the whole Brigade to be brought to 14 days' notice to move, and is moving shortly to the Mediterranean as a reinforcement to the garrison.