§ 30. Mr. Boscawenasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he is satisfied with the standard of postal services available between the United Kingdom and members of British forces and their families stationed in the British Army of the Rhine.
§ Mr. Robert C. BrownYes.
§ 37. Mr. Georgeasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the progress of the reorganisation of the British Army of the Rhine.
§ Mr. Robert C. BrownThe reorganisation in BAOR continues according to plan. During last year 2nd Armoured Division, the Artillery Division and the 5th Field Force were formed. Between now and 581W 1st April the other three armoured divisions will have been formed, leaving a small balance of individual units which are due to complete reorganisation before the end of the year.
§ 46. Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will increase the establishment of Army units serving with the British Army of the Rhine by a margin sufficiently to allow for the garrison posts which they are obliged to take on.
§ Mr. Robert C. BrownThe peace-time establishments of all units in the Army are designed to ensure that units are able both to prepare for their operational rôles and to carry out other peace-time tasks such as garrison duties. The new establishments being introduced as the reorganisation of the Army takes place, will be kept under review as experience of them is gained.