HC Deb 17 February 1926 vol 191 cc1910-1
24. Major Sir BERTRAM FALLE

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty the number of battleships, battle cruisers, light cruisers, and destroyers there are in the Atlantic Fleet; and how many Flag Officers and Commodores are serving in that Fleet in addition to the Admiral Commander in-Chief?

Mr. DAVIDSON

As the reply contains a number of figures, I will, with my hon. and gallant Friend's permission, circulate the information in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the reply:

The details asked for by my hon. and gallant Friend are as follow:

Battleships 5
Battle cruisers 2
Cruisers 6
Destroyers (including flotilla leaders) 38
of which nine have special complements and are normally stationed at Port Edgar, nine are maintained in reserve at Port Edgar, and two have special complements for particular duties.

The term "light cruiser" is not now in use, all vessels previously so described being included as cruisers. The number of flag officers serving in the Atlantic Fleet, in addition to the Commander-in-Chief, is three Rear Admirals, and there are also two Commodores. The above figures do not include His Majesty's Ship "Agamemnon"—an old battleship used for target service—or her attendant destroyer "Shikari," which normally works with the Atlantic Fleet.

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