§ Captain W. G. HALLasked the First Lord of the Admiralty the number of lieutenant-commanders (ex-cadet) who have been promoted since the first commander (ex-mate) was selected in December, 1926, and the percentage this represents?
Mr. ALEXANDERThe total number of lieutenant-commanders (ex-cadet) who have ben promoted since December, 1926, is 194. On the average 5.6 per cent. of lieutenant-commanders (ex-cadet) in the zone have been promoted on each occasion, while since December, 1928, 4.3 per cent. of lieutenant-commanders (ex-mate) in the zone have been promoted.