HC Deb 11 July 1977 vol 935 c47W
Mr. Knox

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what was the numerical strength of the Army in each of the past 10 years.

Mr. Robert C. Brown

I refer the hon. Member to the annual statements on the Defence Estimates, which contain the information requested.

Mr. Knox

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many serving officers there are at present in the Army of and above the rank of brigadier; and how this figure compares with the figure in February 1974.

Mr. Robert C. Brown

This information is not available for the dates requested. The latest figures show that there were 345 officers of the rank of brigadier or above on 31st March 1977 and 357 on 31st March 1974.

Mr. Knox

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many serving officers there are in the Army at present; and how this figure compares with the number in February 1974.

Mr. Robert C. Brown

This information is not available for the dates requested. The latest figures show that there were 22,265 Regular and TAVR serving officers on 31st March 1977 and 22,921 on 31st March 1974.