§ 14. Mr. RAPERasked the Secretary of State for Air how many men are being employed at the Royal Aircraft establishment on experimental work, and how many on reconditioning machines?
Captain GUESTThe answer to the first question is, approximately, 606; to the second, none at present, but four or five will be shortly employed on reconditioning two of the machines used for experimental purposes.
§ Mr. RAPERIs it not a fact that this work of reconditioning machines could be carried out much better by civil aviation firms, and that it would be far more economical and would help to keep these firms going?
Captain GUESTIf the hon. Member will study the reply he will see that 606 men are employed on experimental work, and not on reconditioning, and that only four or five mechanics are to be employed on reconditioning two experimental machines. Reconditioning is being done by the trade.