HC Deb 25 July 1962 vol 663 c142W
37. Sir E. Errington

asked the Secretary of State for War what stage the Bower Committee has reached in regard to its investigation of the move towards larger infantry regiments; and whether, in view of the public anxiety which exists, he will give an undertaking that no irrevocable step will be taken before Parliament sits in the autumn.

Mr. Profumo

The Committee has completed its work and its report will have to be very carefully considered in the War Office. This is bound to take some time, and I can certainly give my hon. Friend the assurance for which he asks, that no irrevocable steps will be taken during the Summer Recess.