HC Deb 01 March 1982 vol 19 c60W
Mr. Winnick

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what has been the average period over the past 10 years during which (a) a brigadier has held that rank before being promoted to major-general and (b) a major-general has held that rank before being promoted to lieutenant-general; and what have been the most rapid progressions from (i) brigadier to major-general, (ii) major-general to lieutenant-general and (iii) brigadier to lieutenant-general during these years.

Mr. Blaker

For brigadiers promoted to major-general during the past 10 years the average is four years two months.

For major-generals promoted to lieutenant-general the average is three years 10 months.

The most rapid progression from brigadier to major-general is one year 10 months.

The most rapid progression from major-general to lieutenant-general is one year 11 months.

The most rapid progression from brigadier to lieutenant-general is seven years one month.