HC Deb 03 May 1985 vol 78 cc264-5W
Mr. Hancock

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many ratings and officers left the Royal Navy in each of the years 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 and 1984 by rank.

Mr. Lee

The information which is available only by financial year, not calendar year, is as follows:

is the normal procedure within his Department; and on how many occasions such a telephone call has been confirmed by letter, telex or other written communication.

Mr. Butler: I shall answer shortly.