HC Deb 27 January 1930 vol 234 c582
6. Brigadier-General CLIFTON BROWN

asked 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. BENN

There 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 BROWN

Are these squadrons placed all along the frontiers of India with the object of defending it from the outside and not from the inside?