![]() Manpower is the major problem we face today, and I intend to devote much of my speech to this aspect. Members should be aware that this does not indicate any easing of our requirements for recruits. ![]() However-and I should like to lay particular stress on this point-hon. The figure of 87,000 is 3,000 fewer than the previous year. It might be thought in some quarters that the debate will serve very little useful purpose, but I believe there are advantages in having a debate slightly outside the restrictions of an Estimates debate. That 87,000 officers, ratings and Royal Marines be maintained for naval service for the year ending on 31st March 1972. Members that this year they have already approved ![]() ![]() It might be appropriate to start our annual debate on the Royal Navy by reminding hon. ยง The Under-Secretary of State for Defence for the Royal Navy (Mr. ![]()
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