asked the Minister for Defence if he will state the number of privates (exclusive of cadets, members of the army nursing service and other ranks) serving in the Defence Forces, Permanent Force, on (a) the 31st December in each of the years 1947, 1948 and 1949, respectively, and (b) at the present time.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Defence Force Privates.
Major de Valera
Number of privates (exclusive of cadets and members of the army nursing service) serving in the Defence Forces (Permanent Force) on (a) 31st December in each of the years 1947, 1948 and 1949, respectively; and (b) on 30th November, 1950:—
|
Date |
Strength—Privates. |
|
31st December, 1947 |
5,090 |
|
31st December, 1948 |
4,500 |
|
31st December, 1949 |
3,839 |
|
30th November, 1950 |
4,276 |