HC Deb 01 August 1923 vol 167 cc1448-9
23. Mr. TREVELYAN THOMSON

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty the numbers employed at the Admiralty and the total personnel of the Navy in 1913–14 and at the present time?

Major BOYD-CARPENTER

As the reply is in tabular form, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the reply:

Admiralty Staff (Headquarters). Personnel of the Navy.
July, 1914 … 2,072 146,047
July, 1923 … 3,541 98,627

The figures for the Admiralty include messengers and charwomen.