§ 72. Mr. MULDOONasked whether the naval authorities have considered or will consider the advisability of establishing an aviation base at Queenstown, in Ireland, which offers most facilities and is the best centre for such operations?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe matter will receive consideration when bases are established in Ireland.
§ 76. Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSasked whether the junior mechanics in the naval air department receive any danger pay; and whether passenger flights are enforced on them owing to officers having to carry mechanics when doing cross country work?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe ordinary Royal Flying Corps rates of pay are intended to cover the risks involved in being occasionally taken up as passengers in aeroplanes. Special pay in addition is allowed to pilots of aeroplanes. All officers and men of the Royal Flying Corps are liable to be taken up in any type of aircraft whenever the service requires it.
§ Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSHe gets no danger pay?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAHe gets the pay of the Royal Flying Corps.
§ Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSHe is bound to go if ordered, but does not get danger pay.
§ Dr. MACNAMARAAs I have stated, he receives the pay of the Royal Flying Corps.