HC Deb 07 March 1934 vol 286 cc1798-9
5. Mr. GEORGE HALL

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he will state the cost of running His Majesty's ship "Centurion," as Fleet target ship, and His Majesty's ship "Shikari," as attendant destroyer, for a full year; and the number of officers and ratings employed on each ship?

The FIRST LORD of the ADMIRALTY (Sir Bolton Eyres Monsell)

The estimated annual cost of running His Majesty's ship "Centurion" as Fleet target ship and His Majesty's ship "Shikari" as attendant destroyer is £80,900 and £16,100 respectively. The complements of these ships are: His Majesty's ship "Centurion," 17 officers and 164 ratings; His Majesty's ship "Shikari," four officers and 28 ratings.