§ Mr. Laurance Reedasked the Minister of State for Defence how many qualified divers there are in the Royal Navy; and at what depth they are normally capable of operating.
§ Mr. KirkThere are over 2,000 Royal Navy Divers who are variously qualified to meet different requirements. Operating depths depend on the extent of training. With suitable equipment some divers are able to operate at depths in excess of 500 feet.