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).