§ 6. Brigadier-General CLIFTON BROWNasked the Secretary of State for India what is the strength of the British Air Force in India at the present time; and whether any increase or reduction is contemplated?
§ Mr. BENNThere are eight squadrons of the Royal Air Force in India with about 260 officers and 2,000 other ranks. No change is at present contemplated.
Brigadier-General BROWNAre these squadrons placed all along the frontiers of India with the object of defending it from the outside and not from the inside?