Mr. B. Harrisonasked the Secretary of State for Air if he will state the analysis of active strength, as defined in Annex I, Table I, page 15, of the Defence White Paper, 1960, Command Paper No. 952, at the latest date for which figures are available; whether the estimated figure for 1st April, 1961, still stands; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AmeryThe latest figures, which relate to 1st November, 1960, are (in thousands):
Regular 140.3 National Service 18.4 Women 5.8 Total 164.5 The latest estimated figures for 1st April, 1961, are:
Regular 139.8 National Service 13.3 Women 6.0 Total 159.1