HC Deb 14 April 1926 vol 194 c182
5. Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty how many lieut.-commanders, formerly mates, have reached the zone of promotion for commander during the last 12 months; if any, how many have been promoted; and how many of these gentlemen will reach the promotion zone during the next two years?

Mr. DAVIDSON

None of these officers has yet reached the zone of promotion; 32 will enter it during the next two years, assuming that the lower limit of seniority remains unchanged.

Mr. H. WILLIAMS

Does promotion in this case entirely depend upon seniority?

Mr. DAVIDSON

No.

Brigadier-General CHARTERIS

Will the rate of promotion increase or decrease?

Mr. DAVIDSON

I should require notice of that question.

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