HC Deb 27 May 1936 vol 312 c1995
20. Mr. SORENSEN

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty the number of chaplains employed in His Majesty's Navy and their cost to the State in 1935; and the estimated numerical and financial increase in 1936?

Mr. LINDSAY

The number of chaplains employed in the Royal Navy and their cost to the State in 1935 were 95 and £47,400, respectively. The estimated numerical and financial increases in 1936 are four and —1,600, respectively.

Mr. SORENSEN

Can the hon. Gentleman explain why these specific figures were not in the Navy Estimates recently produced?

Mr. LINDSAY

I should like notice of that question.