§ Mr. CLOUGHasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he will state how many 1822W men and officers are engaged on the "Dreadnought" when it is in full commission; and what is the annual cost of their maintenance and salaries?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAIt is not considered desirable to give details respecting the complements of His Majesty's ships. The estimated annual cost of the pay and maintenance of the "Dreadnought's" complement, including an allowance for the prospective liability in respect of retired pay of officers and pensions of men, is £68,000. An addition of £13,400 to that amount would be required if the vessel is employed as a flagship.