asked the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what is the strength of the infantry; and how many men are serving at infantry depots, with their battalions and on extra regimental duties, respectively; (2) what is the strength of the Royal Armoured Corps; and how many men are serving with their regiments, at depots and on extra regimental duties, respectively; (3) what is the strength of the Royal Artillery; and how many men are serving at depots, with Royal Artillery regiments, and on extra regimental duties, respectively; (4) what is the strength of the Royal Corps of Signals; and how many men are on the establishment of the training depots for the Corps; (5) what is the strength of the Royal Engineers; and how many men are on the establishment of training depots for the Corps; (6) what is the strength of the Royal Corps of Transport; and how many men are on the establishment of the training depots for the Corps.

It would not be in the public interest to disclose this detailed information.