§ 9. Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the present ratio of flag officers to warships in commission; and how this compares with the last five years.
§ Mr. FoleyThe ratio at 31st March, 1967, is expected to be 1 Flag Officer to 2.3 warships in commission. This ratio has not varied significantly over the last five years.