HC Deb 24 October 2000 vol 355 cc111-2W
Mr. Menzies Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the average length of time is for promotion from lieutenant-colonel to colonel for(a) nonmedical and (b) medical personnel in the Army. [133597]

Mr. Spellar

Based on the last four years of data for those promoted to full colonel, the average length of time served in the rank of lieutenant-colonel before promotion to colonel for(a) non-medical personnel is five years and five months and (b) medical personnel eight years and seven months.

Mr. Menzies Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the average length of time is for promotion from wing commander to group captain for(a) non-medical and (b) medical personnel in the RAF. [133598]

Mr. Spellar

The average length of time for promotion from wing commander to group captain is seven years for non-medical personnel, and 10 years for medical personnel in the RAF.

Mr. Menzies Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the average length of time is for promotion from commander to captain for(a) non-medical and (b) medical personnel in the Royal Navy.[133599]

Mr. Spellar

The average length of time for promotion from Commander to Captain in the Royal Navy for non-medical officers is 6.7 years. For medical officers, the equivalent average length of time is 11.5 years.