HC Deb 14 July 1909 vol 7 cc2018-9
Mr. MIDDLEMORE

Will the right hon. Gentleman inform the House whether the 370 ships engaged in the recent manœuvres were fully manned; and, if so, what were the numbers of coastguard men embarked, of Royal Naval Reserve men, of Fleet Reserve men, and of Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, respectively?

Mr. McKENNA

All the ships engaged in the recent manoeuvres were fully manned. It is undesirable to disclose the mobilisation arrangements of the Admiralty.