HC Deb 12 November 1930 vol 244 cc1660-1
35. Mr. DAY

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether he can give particulars of the number of members of light aeroplane clubs who have obtained "A" licences during the 12 months ended to the last convenient date, stating the names of the clubs to which these members belong?

Mr. MONTAGUE

The number of new "A" pilot's licences issued to members of subsidised light aeroplane clubs during the year ended 31st July, 1930, was 441. With my hon. Friend's permission, I will circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT a table giving the names of the clubs and the numbers of new licences issued to the members of each club.

Mr. DAY

Does the table also show the number of light aeroplane clubs that commenced operations during the same period?

Mr. MONTAGUE

The table answers the question on the Paper.

Following is the table:

Club. Number of Licences issued.
Bristol and Wessex 20
Cinque Ports 38
Hampshire 44
Lancashire 26
Liverpool and District 23
London 47
Midland 28
Newcastle 33
Norfolk and Norwich 15
Northamptonshire 7
Nottingham 3
Scottish 21
Suffolk and Eastern Counties 12
Yorkshire 17
Clubs affiliated to National Flying Services, Limited 107
Total 441