§ Sir R. Glynasked the Secretary of State for Air whether he can state the ratio per 1,000 of decorations and mentions awarded to officers and to other ranks of the R.A.F., respectively, since the commencement of the war.
§ Sir A. SinclairI regret that security considerations preclude the publication of these figures.
§ Sir R. Glynasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he can state the ratio per 1,000 of decorations awarded to, or mentions in despatches of, officers, petty officers and men, respectively, of the Royal Navy since the commencement of the war.
Mr. AlexanderI regret that for reasons of security I am unable to give this ratio, which would enable the total strength of the Navy to be calculated. My hon. Friend can rest, assured, however, that the gallant and devoted services of both officers and ratings of the Royal Navy are being adequately rewarded.