§ 35. Colonel WEDGWOODasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office how many officers in the Army are able to pilot flying machines; and how many are learning at the present time?
§ Mr. HACKINGThere are 41 officers on the active list who have completed training with the Royal Air Force as pilots, and 16 more who are seconded to the Royal Air Force at the present time. I am afraid I can give no particulars as to the Army officers who have learned to fly in their private capacity.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODWhat inducement is held out to officers in the Army to learn to fly, and how long will it be before they can all fly?
§ Mr. HACKINGPerhaps the right hon. Gentleman would ask that question privately, or put down a question on the matter.
§ Brigadier-General NATIONIs it now part of the duty of the Army to learn to fly aeroplanes?
§ Mr. HACKINGOnly a certain number, about eight, are seconded each year, a total number of not more than 32 at any one time.