§ 50. Colonel DAYasked the Secretary of State for Air whether all pilots are now given a complete course of instruction in the use of the parachute; and if separate parachutes are fitted on all aeroplanes for pilots and mechanics?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for AIR (Sir Samuel Hoare)The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. As regards the second, the policy is to provide a parachute for every pilot, observer or other member of the crew of 1227 an aircraft while on flying duty and effect is being given, and to a large extent has already been given, to this policy throughout the Royal Air Force.
§ Captain BRASSIs it not the fact that it is not necessary to descend in a parachute to understand how it works?
§ Sir S. HOAREI think probably it would be better to make a practice descent.