HC Deb 23 July 1930 vol 241 c2126
12. Mr. T. LEWIS

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he will state the total number of commanders, lieutenant-commanders and lieutenants (ex-mate), and mates (executive branch) now serving on the active list; and whether, seeing that nine lieutenant-commanders retired last year and only five ratings were commissioned as mates, it is intended to keep this type of officer up to the original strength of 100 or not?

Mr. ALEXANDER

The answer to the first part of the question is as follows:

Commanders (Ex-Mate) on the Active List 5
Lieutenant-Commanders (Ex-Mate) on the Active List 49
Lieutenants (Ex-Mate) on the Active List 39
Mates on the Active List 15
Acting Mates on the Active List 5
As regards the second part of the question, I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer of the 9th July (OFFICIAL REPORT, cols. 401–2), to my hon. Friend the Member for the Drake Division (Mr. Moses).