Mr. T. F. RICHARDSasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he can state the number of boys and youths in the Navy under 16 years of age, and the number between 16 and 18 years of age?
§ Mr. McKENNAOn 15th August last there were approximately 4,678 boys of all classes in the Royal Navy between the ages of 16 and 18, and 256 under 16 years of age.