§ Captain W. G. HALLasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether, as the last four out of five lieutenant-commanders (ex-mates) promoted to commander were serving in flagships or temporary flagships, recommendation from personal observation by a flag officer is necessary for promotion or whether officers serving in other vessels are on an equal footing with those in flagships.
Mr. ALEXANDERA recommendation from personal observation by a flag officer is not necessary for promotion. Officers serving in other vessels are on an equal footing with those in flagships.