§ MR. BOWLES (Lambeth, Norwood)I beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty whether he can state the proportion of petty officers to men borne on the books of the Portsmouth naval barracks, H.M.S. "Excellent," and H.M.S. Vernor," respectively?
§ * THE SECRETARY TO THE ADMIRALTY (Mr. EDMUND ROBERTSON, Dundee)The proportion of naval petty officers to men at present borne on the books of the Royal Naval Barracks is 1 to 2.56, H.M.S. "Excellent" 1 to 1.36, and H.M.S. "Vernon" 1 to 1.82.