§ 13. Mr. Burkeasked the Secretary of. State for Air why No. 518734 Sergeant Downing, R.A.F., India, has relinquished his rank.
§ The Secretary of State for Air (Sir Archibald Sinclair)This airman voluntarily relinquished the rank of sergeant for personal reasons.
§ Mr. BurkeIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that this man has been victimised because he refused, while in charge of Service vehicles, to allow officers to use them for non-Service purposes?
§ Sir A. SinclairNo, Sir, I understand that he resigned purely for personal reasons, and that his resignation was voluntary, but if my hon. Friend has other information, I shall be very glad to receive it from him.
§ Mr. BurkeDid the Minister, in his inquiries, get any medical report on this man's condition as a result of his frustration and sense of grievance?
§ Sir A. SinclairI have given the House the information I have got. If my hon. Friend has other information, perhaps he will be good enough to give it to me.