§ Mr. Willisasked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty what were the numbers of engine room artificers, chief engine room artificers, mechanicians, engine room branch, and chief mechanicians,
—— 1st January, 1955 1st January, 1957 1st January, 1959 1st January, 1961 Engine Room Artificers 2,330 2,040 1,740 1,780 Chief Engine Room Artificers 650 630 520 500 (Engine Room) Mechanicians 510 630 650 600 Chief (Engine Room) Mechanicians 110 110 90 90