HC Deb 15 July 1925 vol 186 cc1302-3W
Sir B. FALLE

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether any officers from warrant are now available for promotion to the rank of commander under the provisions of paragraphs 3, 6 and 7 of Part XIA of Appendix X, King's Regulations and Admiralty Instructions, Volume II; and, if so, when the first promotions to the rank of commander may be expected?

Mr. DAVIDSON

The answer is in the negative. In order to become eligible by selection for promotion to the rank of commander, lieutenants promoted to that rank after examination must have reached the rank of lieutenant commander. The earliest date at which any of these officers can reach the rank of lieutenant-commander before retirement is 1929, and no selection can in any case be made before then.