HC Deb 10 May 1928 vol 217 cc410-1
49. Mr. SHINWELL

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty how many officers are now employed on non-seagoing service, and the number in May, 1914, respectively?

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

The number of officers, Royal Navy, Royal Marines, etc., serving in harbour ships and shore establishments at home and abroad at the nearest available dates was as follows:

15th December, 1927 3,902
15th March, 1914 (approximately) 4,046