HC Deb 09 April 1913 vol 51 c1148
3. Lord C. BERESFORD

asked how many ordinary seamen and boys are borne in each ship of the First Fleet?

Mr. CHURCHILL

The number of boys allowed is one-fifth of the seaman complement. In addition to their full seagoing complement composed as above, twelve ships in the First Fleet have drafts of from twenty-five to forty boys as supernumeraries for training. The actual complements are confidential.

Lord C. BERESFORD

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the complements have been published?

Mr. CHURCHILL

They are not correct.