HC Deb 24 July 1913 vol 55 cc2224-5
106. MARQUESS of TULLIBARDINE

asked the Secretary of State for War how many squadrons of the Royal Aero Corps are now fit for mobilisation in every detail, including personnel, transport, and spare parts; how many squadrons does the establishment provide for; and what is the present strength in personnel and aeroplanes actually fit for service, including machines suffering from temporary disablement?

The UNDER-SECRETARY for WAR (Mr. Tennant)

It is not considered expedient to publish any details concerning mobilisation arrangements.

MARQUESS of TULLIBARDINE

Without going into the question of mobilisation, how many squadrons are actually up to full complement and really efficient?

Mr. TENNANT

All I can say is that is not the question on the Paper.

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