The Royal Navy

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 4:22 pm on 3 March 1988.

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Photo of Mr John Wilkinson Mr John Wilkinson , Ruislip - Northwood 4:22, 3 March 1988

Will my hon. Friend confirm that, broadly speaking, the projections for manning in the Royal Navy, as outlined in Cmnd. 8288, have been maintained, even though the numbers of ships have, mercifully, not declined to the extent anticipated? Will he please bear in mind the fact that that causes stresses and strains for the families of men in the Fleet and that everything possible must be done to ensure that the separations are not too long? If he does that, the premature outflow of people will be minimised.