§ 11. Colonel DAYasked the First Lord of the Admiralty the number of civil servants employed on the staff of the Admiralty for the year ended 31st December, 1913, and for the year ended 31st December, 1926?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Lieut.-Colonel Headlam)The number of civil servants employed during any year varies from date to date. The numbers actually employed at Admiralty Headquarters on the 31st December, 1913, and the 31st December, 1926, were 1,910 and 2,941, respectively.
§ Colonel DAYCan the hon. and gallant Gentleman say why there has been such a very large increase, considering that the Forces have been reduced?
§ Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAMVarious reasons have already been given to the House on different occasions. The subject is continually under review, and is under review again at the present time.