§ Mr. BELLAIRSasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he can give approximate figures of a fair working allowance for the percentage of our personnel usually absent through illness; the percentage under instruction in training establishments or awaiting appointment; and the percentage en route to and from foreign stations?
§ Mr. McKENNAIn the consideration of the manning requirements of the Navy the matters referred to are given full weight. It would be contrary to the public interest to give the figures for which the hon. Gentleman asks.