HC Deb 23 November 1927 vol 210 cc1769-70
15. Mr. HORE-BELISHA

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the two new battleships, five new 10,000-ton cruisers, and various destroyers and submarines passing into service this year will require larger complements; and, if so, whether it is the intention of his Department to make provision in the next Navy Estimates to increase the personnel of the fleet?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Lieut.-Colonel Headlam)

The complements of the vessels referred to are provided for in this year's Estimates. The second part of the question, therefore, does not arise.