§ Mr. Dugdaleasked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty how many ratings left the Royal Navy before their term of service had expired during the last two years.
§ Mr. C. Ian Orr-EwingThe figure for all causes of premature ending of contractual engagement for the two years from October, 1960 to September, 1962, is 5,339. This figure, which represents wastage of about 3½ per cent. per year, includes 1,238 discharge by purchase.