HC Deb 07 May 1969 vol 783 c86W
Mr. Scott-Hopkins

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the employment by rank of the Women's Royal Army Corps; how many are carrying out staff duties at home and abroad; how many are carrying out training duties and where; and how many are attached to British Army units at home and abroad for office and other duties.

Mr. Boyden

The details are as follows:

tional, preparing for service or engaged in trials and training; and what he estimates the corresponding figure will be in 1971.

Dr. David Owen

There are 204 ships in the Royal Navy excluding survey vessels and depot and supply ships. Of these 144 are now operational, preparing for service or engaged in trials or training. It is not the practice to disclose future plans for the strength of the Fleet.

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