HC Deb 17 November 1932 vol 270 c1284
36. Mr. H. WILLIAMS

asked the Secretary of State for India what is the total personnel of the Air Force in India, and if any estimate has been formed as to what additions would be required to the other forces if the Air Force were abolished?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for INDIA (Mr. Butler)

The total establishment of officers and other ranks on the 1st April last was 2,287. The answer to the last part is that no such estimate has been formed.

Mr. WILLIAMS

May I ask whether it is contemplated to prepare such an estimate, in view of possible developments at Geneva?

Mr. BUTLER

We will bear my hon. Friend's suggestion in mind.