HC Deb 20 March 1946 vol 420 cc374-5W
103. Commander Pursey

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty the number of permanent entry R.M. officers entered, and the number of officers commissioned from the ranks, in the years 1939 to 1945 inclusive, and the totals.

Mr. Dugdale

During these years, 195 permanent commissions were granted direct, and 44 officers were commissioned from the ranks. In addition, 29 permanent Royal Marine Warrant Officers were promoted to Lieutenant's rank and 39 other ranks were promoted to permanent Royal Marine Warrant rank.