HC Deb 10 March 1926 vol 192 c2267
23. Major Sir BERTRAM FALLE

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the recent reductions in complements of regulating branch ratings and the performance of regulating duties by seaman chief and petty officers can also be extended to naval depots and all other naval shore establishments?

Mr. DAVIDSON

The question of the employment of regulating branch ratings in shore establishments will be considered during the present year, after receipt of Reports dealing with the matter.