Sir B. EYRES MONSELL:

There are 40 officers and ratings borne in the ship, but only 16 of these could be dispensed with if the ship were not retained. The ship has not been used by the board for her proper duties since 1929 owing to the extra expense which would be incurred. The net annual cost of keeping the ship on her present basis is £2,600 for personnel and £950 for maintenance.