§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he will consider granting two per cent. Per 591W annum of lieutenancies for accelerated promotion?
§ Sir P. SASSOON (for Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAM)No reason is seen for altering the present basis for calculating the numbers of lieutenants allowed under the accelerated promotion scheme. The present numbers are sufficient to meet requirements, and any increase would involve a corresponding reduction in the number promoted for long and zealous service.