HC Deb 25 June 1957 vol 572 cc17-8W
Captain Kerby

asked the Minister of Defence if he is aware that, whereas in 1952 a minimum of 90 divisions was laid down as being necessary for the defence of the West, the actual total in service today is 15 divisions, and that these are ill-sited and unco-ordinated; what steps he is taking to ensure military, rather than political or economic, integration as a first priority in the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Sandys

The size of the forces needed by N.A.T.O. is regularly reviewed in the light of current circumstances and steps are being constantly taken to develop still further the extensive international integration already achieved.