§ Mr. Marlowasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the present ratio between admirals and fighting vessels; and what this ratio was 10 years ago and 20 years ago, respectively.
§ Mr. WigginRatios of rear admirals and above to major warships, including submarines, are as follows:
Admirals Ships Ratios 1963 69 193 1 : 2.80 1973 60 112 1 : 1.87 1983 47 97 1 : 2.06 These figures exclude those admirals of the fleet who have ceased active employment.