§ CAPTAIN CRAIG (Down, E.)I beg to ask the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he can state the strength of all ranks of the Royal Marines, exclusive of bandsmen, on 1st January, 1906, and on 1st October, 1908, respectively.
§ MR. MCKENNAThe total strength of all ranks of Royal Marines (exclusive of band ranks) on 1st January, 1906, and on 1st October, 1908, was as follows—
§ MR. MCKENNAIn order to meet the needs of the Admiralty.
§ CAPTAIN CRAIGThen I hope the Admiralty for the time being is satisfied.