§ Mr. Youngerasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many members of the Armed Forces are at present issued with firearms, but are not paid by Her Majesty's Government.
§ Mr. ReynoldsThe members of the Armed Forces who are not paid by Her Majesty's Government but may be issued with firearms are with certain minor exceptions the 12,977 members of T. & A.V.R.III.
The number actually issued with firearms is not readily available.