HC Deb 30 November 1882 vol 275 cc370-1
SIR JOHN HAY

asked the Secretary to the Admiralty, If he will state whether the Royal Marines are at present above or below the numbers voted by Parliament, and if it is intended to propose an increase of that force in the next Session, and the re-establishment of the Woolwich Division?

MR. CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN

In answer to the first Question of the right hon. and gallant Admiral, I have to say that on the 25th of this month the Royal Marines were 16 under the, establishment. I must defer to next Session any statement in reply to the other two Questions.