Mr. HORE-BELISHA asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether it is the intention of the Admiralty further to reduce the personnel of the Royal Navy; and, if so, under what conditions they will be discharged?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANAs Vote "A" for 1926–27 is not yet decided, I am not in a position to say whether any reductions will be necessitated. I hope, however, that any discharges other than the normal wastage will not be necessary.