HC Deb 12 March 1929 vol 226 cc998-9W
Mr. DAY

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty the number of officers, men and boys on the books of His Majesty's ships as at 31st December, 1928?

— Officers. Men and Boys. Total.
Royal Navy … … … 7,934 81,993* 89,927
Royal Marines … … … 419 9,870 10,289
Shore Signal and W/T Services … … … 31 282 313
Royal Marine Police … … … 10 408 418
8,394 92,553 100,947
* Including 5,331 Boys (Service and Training).