To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many (a) Major-Generals and (b) Brigadiers there are posted in the South of England. (316936)

As at 1 October 2009, a total of 120 Brigadiers and 30 Major-Generals were stationed in the South of England. These figures include those temporarily deployed on operations away from their home station.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many (a) Major-Generals and (b) Brigadiers there are in the army; and what the establishment is for each such rank. (316903)

As at 1 December 2009, there were 41 Major-Generals against an establishment of 44, and 174 Brigadiers against an establishment of 174.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many (a) Major-Generals and (b) Brigadiers in the army are on gardening leave. (316904)

There are currently no Major-Generals or Brigadiers in the Army on gardening leave.