HC Deb 05 February 1969 vol 777 c113W
Mr. Willis

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what was the total number of officers and ratings, respectively, other than Royal Marines and Women's Royal Naval Service, serving in the Royal Navy on 1st January, 1969.

Dr. David Owen

There were 10,532 officers and 68,968 ratings serving in the Royal Navy on 1st January. 1969.