96. Dr. Bennettasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty how many officers and men are serving in sea-going ships; how many are in shore establishments; and how many civilians are in Admiralty employment.
§ Mr. SoamesOn 31st December last there were 46,265 officers and men in seagoing ships, 5,154 in the Reserve Fleet and 70,506 ashore (including 3,603 women). There were approximately 183,000 civilians in Admiralty employment at home and overseas on that date.