HC Deb 24 January 1984 vol 52 c459W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many senior Royal Navy ratings are to be offered temporary promotion as officers, and why.

Mr. Stanley

We expect to promote about 10 a year to meet temporary shortages in particular specialisations, in addition to the 90 or so we hope to promote next year under the normal scheme of promotion from senior ratings.