HC Deb 21 June 1939 vol 348 c2247W
Mr. Garro Jones

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty how many steam trawlers and steam drifters were employed in naval service on any date convenient in the records during the latter half of 1917; what was the approximate total number of officers and crews employed thereupon; and what are the corresponding numbers at the present time?

Mr. Shakespeare

The information asked for is not immediately available. I am having it obtained and will communicate it to the hon. Member shortly.