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Written question asked by Jim Cunningham (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 February 1997. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 February 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
What is his Department's estimate of the manpower of the Royal Navy on 1st April 1999. - Including figure. (Failed OPQ).
Answer

Mr. Jim Cunningham: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is his Department's estimate of the manpower of the Royal Navy on 1 April 1999. [13732] Mr. Soames: It is estimated that the strength of the Royal Navy, including the Royal Marines, will be 44,000 on 1 April 1999.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
13732; 290 c86W
Session
1996-97
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Staff Navy
Contains statistics
Yes