§ Sir B. FALLEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty the number of lieutenant-commanders (ex-mate) in the zone for promotion to commander in December, 1928; the number who are below 40 years of age; and how many are at present serving in appointments from which promotion is probable?
§ Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAMTwenty-five lieutenant-commanders (ex-mate) are in the zone for promotion to commander in December, 1928; of these eleven are below the age of 40. As an officer's whole service is considered in connection with his promotion, the question of the appointments from which promotion is probable, does not arise.