HC Deb 23 March 1914 vol 60 c41
81. Major ARCHER-SHEE

asked what is the average number of days per month during which a destroyer is at sea under peace conditions?

Mr. CHURCHILL

The proportion of time spent at sea by a destroyer varies so widely according to circumstances that a monthly average figure appears to be of little value. I am informed, however, that the figure for the flotillas of the First Fleet last year was eight and a half days per month.