§ Mr. Robson Brownasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty how the shore establishment of officers compares with those at sea.
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§ Mr. SoamesI would refer my hon. Friend to columns 196 and 197 of the OFFICIAL REPORT of 5th March. At the present time 30 per cent. of R.N. and R.M officers are serving afloat and 70 per cent. ashore.