HC Deb 14 April 1926 vol 194 c189
15. Mr. THURTLE

asked the Secretary of State for Air whether the Territorial Air Squadrons are intended for service overseas?

The SECRETARY of STATE for AIR (Sir Samuel Hoare)

No, Sir. A member of the Auxiliary Air Force can be sent on a flight starting and ending at a home base, but otherwise he cannot be sent, out of this country unless he volunteers in writing.

Mr. THURTLE

Are we to understand from that reply that the Home Defence bombing squadrons are intended for service at home only?

Sir S. HOARE

The hon. Member will see from the answer I have given that I have explained the position.

Mr. THURTLE

Does it mean that the Home Defence bombing squadron may be sent over to Europe and then comes back to its home station?

Sir S. HOARE

Yes, it does.

Captain CROOKSHANK

Is the right lion. Gentleman satisfied with the result of his tour last autumn, when he tried to increase the recruiting for the Territorial Air squadrons?

Mr. SPEAKER

That is another question. The hon. and gallant Member must put it down.