HC Deb 29 July 1931 vol 255 cc2264-5
20. Mr. THOMAS LEWIS

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty the reasons why the four engine-room artificers promoted to commissioned rank to date 1st July, 1931, were given the rank and title of mate (E) and not sub-lieutenant (E), in view of the recent decision to drop the title of mate?

Mr. ALEXANDER

As I indicated in reply to a supplementary question on 20th May (OFFICIAL REPORT, column 1951), the change of title applies only to those to be entered into commissioned rank under the provisions of the new scheme.

21. Mr. T. LEWIS

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty the ages of the ex-cadet engineer and executive officers who were promoted to commander's rank on 30th June last and the ages of the ex-mates (E) and ex-mates so promoted?

Mr. ALEXANDER

The average age is:

  • Executive officers:
  • Ex-Cadet—34 years 10 months.
  • Ex-Mate—39 years 11 months.
  • Engineer Officers:
  • Ex-Cadet—33 years 1 month.
  • Ex-Mate (E)—41 years 9 months.