§ 35. Captain Gammansasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he will give the total number of casualties in killed, wounded and missing suffered by the British Navy from the commencement of the war until 31st January, 1943, and equivalent numbers under each heading during the corresponding period of time during the last war?
§ The Financial Secretary to the Admiralty (Mr. George Hall)I regret that it is not in the public interest to give the information for which the hon. and gallant Member asks.
§ 45. Mr. Rhys Daviesasked the Prime Minister whether he will state, to the last available date, the total losses among members of the Forces and the Merchant Navy since the outbreak of war, in dead, wounded, missing and prisoners of war?
§ The Deputy Prime Minister (Mr. Attlee)The information desired by my hon. Friend relating to the Armed Forces of the Crown has already been asked for and is in course of preparation. As regards the Merchant Navy, it would not be in the public interest to give the separate figures asked for.