§ 57. Mr. G. Brownasked the Minister of Defence what consultations he has with the Service Departments before promotions are made to flag rank or its equivalent and on what grounds he gave his consent to the recently-announced naval promotions.
§ Mr. SandysI am consulted by the Service Ministers with regard to a number of the more important appointments. The promotions referred to in the Question were to the rank of rear admiral only and on these I should not normally wish to be consulted.