HC Deb 20 July 1916 vol 84 cc1187-8
69. Mr. ASHLEY

asked the First Lord of the Admiratly how many German naval officers and men have been taken prisoners by us; and how many of ours have been captured by the Germans?

Dr. MACNAMARA

The figures are as follows:

Officers. Men.
German 136 2,056
British (including Royal Marines) 45 364

These figures are exclusive of the officers and men of the Royal Marines and Royal Naval Division taken prisoners in land operations.