HC Deb 31 October 1956 vol 558 c173W
110. Mr. Stokes

asked the Minister of Supply what proportion of the 5,350 serving officers and men seconded to the Ministry of Supply belong to each of the three Services ; and how many of them are concerned with the supply of aeroplanes or guided missiles.

Mr. Erroll

Of the 5,320 Service officers and men serving in the Ministry of Supply on 1st October, 359 were seconded from the Royal Navy, 1,622 from the Army and 3,339 from the Royal Air Force. Some two-thirds of these officers are concerned with the development, testing and supply of aircraft, aircraft equipments and armament, and guided weapons.