§ 58. Mr. Wainwrightasked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty if he will give the number of admirals in the Royal Navy at the present time; and how many have a flag-ship under their command.
§ Mr. HayThe number of admirals, including medical and instructor officers, at present serving is 78, but this number will be reduced to 76 by 31st March this year. Only a proportion of the 76 admirals are eligible to fly their flags afloat. Four always do, and 13 others do so from time to time.