HC Deb 24 February 1926 vol 192 cc500-1
22. Mr. KELLY

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty the number of people employed by the Admiralty at Malta, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Simonstown, Bermuda, and Trincomali in January, 1924, January, 1925, and January, 1926?

Mr. DAVIDSON

I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate the figures in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. KELLY

May I ask whether there has been an increase or a decrease?

Mr. DAVIDSON

If the hon. Member were in any way influenced by the closing would like to know that examines the figures, he will see there has been both.

Mr. KELLY

I now.

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Can the hon. Gentleman say whether these figures

Date. Malta. Gibraltar. Hong Kong. Cape. Bermuda. Trincomali.
January, 1924 … … 6,200 1,831 2,650 658 741 305*
(July, 1924)
January, 1925 … … 8,170 1,980 2,759 547 762 765
January, 1926 … … 8,327 2,008 1,908 227 779* 429
(Oct., 1925)
*Nearest available date.