British Units, Germany (Recruitment)

HC Deb 08 February 1961 vol 634 cc55-6W

56. Mr. Mulley

asked the Secretary of State for War what steps he proposes to take to bring British units in Germany up to full strength.

Mr. Profumo:

Some units in the British Army of the Rhine are below establishment at the present time. As the all-Regular Army is built up. this will be rectified. We are taking every opportunity to improve Regular recruiting.