§ Sir D. Kaberryasked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty what was, at the latest convenient date, the total number of officers and other ranks, respectively, in the naval services who have current applications through their commanding officers for release to be a candidate at a parliamentary election and who are now awaiting a decision.
§ Mr. C. Ian Orr-EwingFifteen naval ratings and Royal Marine other ranks. There are no current applications from officers.