HC Deb 23 July 1984 vol 64 cc534-5W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the current shortage of technical officers in the Royal Navy as the result of his decision to retain ships in service longer than planned on account of the commitment in the south Atlantic.

Mr. Stanley

The position remains as set out in my reply to the hon. Member on 24 January at column459.