HC Deb 07 March 1961 vol 636 cc36-7W
Mr. Willis

asked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty what were the numbers of engine room artificers, chief engine room artificers, mechanicians, engine room branch, and chief mechanicians,

—— 1st January, 1955 1st January, 1957 1st January, 1959 1st January, 1961
Engine Room Artificers 2,330 2,040 1,740 1,780
Chief Engine Room Artificers 650 630 520 500
(Engine Room) Mechanicians 510 630 650 600
Chief (Engine Room) Mechanicians 110 110 90 90