§ 40. Mr. SCRYMGEOURasked the Secretary of State for Air what is the lowest sum demanded by the Air Service for release of a recruit under special circumstances; whether there is a period beyond which such discharge cannot be sanctioned; and, if so, what is that period?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for AIR (Sir Samuel Hoare)As regards the first part of the question, airmen are entitled to claim their discharge within three months of the date of attestation on deposit of a sum of £20. As regards the last part, discharge other than that above referred to is a privilege granted only subject to the requirements of the Service, and the sums required to be paid in the varying circumstances are laid down in paragraphs 578 and 581 of the King's Regulations and Air Council Instructions for the Royal Air Force. The minimum payment is £17 10s.
§ Mr. SCRYMGEOURWill the right hon. Gentleman explain why an applicant for discharge should be made to pay £100?
§ Sir S. HOAREI cannot deal with this question without notice. I do not carry the details in my mind.