HC Deb 25 January 1956 vol 548 c37W
87. Wing Commander Bullus

asked the Secretary of State for War, the establishment for Army chaplains, full-time and part-time; what are the totals at present so employed; and what proportion is concerned with National Service men.

Mr. F. Maclean

The establishment of full-time commissioned chaplains is 466 and the strength 410. There is no fixed establishment of part-time chaplains who are clergymen appointed wherever the need arises. At present about 800 are ministering to the Active Army. Practically all of the chaplains are concerned with both Regulars and National Service men.