§ 79. Mr. H. Hyndasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty how many of the 98 admirals in the Royal Navy are on sea-going appointments: how many are engaged on active duties ashore; and how many are not effectively employed.
Mr. WardOf the 98 flag officers, 71 are of the Executive branch, of whom 14 are sea-going. Fifty-two are on active duties ashore, and five are awaiting appointments. The remaining 27 are officers of flag rank in the professional and technical branches, all of whom serve on shore.