§ Sir E. Keelingasked the Secretary of State for War why the estimated requirements of clerks and typists for military 65W schools and training establishments have increased from 1,046 in 1951–52 to 1,384 in 1952–53.
§ Mr. HeadThis increase in civilian staff was due to two main factors. First, the recruitment of as many civilians as possible in the training organisation to replace soldiers and so release them for duty with field formations. Secondly, the transfer of basic training from 13 infantry training centres to 63 infantry depots, which necessitated some increase in clerical staff at the latter establishments.