HC Deb 27 November 1946 vol 430 cc316-7W
Mr. Sharp

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty how many Naval personnel are now serving on home establishments and the percentage reduction since August, 1945; and the approximate percentage of total Navy personnel now serving overseas.

Mr. Dugdale

The Home shore establishments figure for the Royal Navy has been reduced by 72 per cent. since August, 1945. This figure excludes officers and men under training who have been reduced by 3½ per cent. I regret it would not be in the public interest to give the other information asked for.