HC Deb 30 June 1926 vol 197 cc1129-30
21. Colonel DAY

asked the Secretary of State for Air what steps are being taken to fill the vacancies for short-service officers in the general branch of the Royal Air Force?

The SECRETARY of STATE for AIR (Sir Samuel Hoare)

Vacancies for short-service officers in the general duties branch of the Royal Air Force are periodically announced in the Press, and candidates are selected by a board sitting at the Air Ministry. The flow of applicants is generally satisfactory.