HC Deb 20 June 1934 vol 291 cc384-5W
Sir R. GOWER

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty the percentages of leading ratings, petty officers and chief petty officers, respectively, of the seamen, signal, telegraphist, and stoker branches, respectively, serving in His Majesty's Navy?

Sir B. EYRES MONSELL

The information desired is shown in the following table:

Branches. Leading Rates. P.Os. C.P.Os.
Per cent. Per cent. Per cent.
Seaman … 9.9 10.3 2.3
Signal … 23.0 10.7 4.5
Telegraphist … 19.9 10.1 3.7
Stoker … 15.3 15.7 4.2