asked the Minister for Defence the number of officers and ratings on the roll of the Naval Service on 1st January, 1970, 1973 and 1976; and the number who resigned from the service between 1970 and 1973 and between 1973 and 1976.
Written Answers. - Naval Service Strength.
70.
The strengths of the components of the Defence Forces are compiled for the last day of each month. The numbers of officers and men in the Naval Service were as follows on the dates indicated:
|
31/12/69 |
31/12/72 |
31/12/75 |
|
|
Officers |
32 |
42 |
53 |
|
Men |
339 |
356 |
457 |
|
Total |
371 |
398 |
510 |
The number of (a) officers who retired or resigned; and (b) men who were discharged from the Naval Service during the period 1st January, 1970, to 31st December, 1972, was 230 and during the period 1st January, 1973, to 30th April, 1976, was 348.