§ Sir R. GOWERasked the First Lord of the Admiralty the number of short-service ordinary seamen who entered His Majesty's Navy between 30th October, 1933, and 30th April, 1934; and whether the number reached that which he anticipated?
Sir B. EYRES MONSELLThe number of short-service ordinary seamen entered between 30th October, 1933, and 30th April, 1934, was 343. This was the full entry allowed during the period in question.