HC Deb 26 February 1957 vol 565 c156W
74. Mr. H. Hynd

asked the Secretary of State for War why he needs 537 officers of the rank of brigadier or above on the active list of the Army.

Mr. Hare

To fill appointments for which these ranks are considered appropriate under existing conditions. They constitute 1.6 per cent. of the total officer strength of the Army.