HC Deb 30 October 1957 vol 575 c59W
74. Mr. Langford-Holt

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty how many flag officers were serving in 1902, 1914, 1939, and 1957; what was the

— 1902 1914 1939 1957
Number of Flag Officers 77 110 84 100
Total Tonnage 1,430,700 2,330,400 1,560,100 1,459,500

With regard to the third part of the Question, I would refer my hon. Friend to my reply to the right hon. Member for Rochester and Chatham (Mr. Bottomley) on 10th July, 1957.