§ 49. Mr. WHITESIDEasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air what was the number of pilots in the Royal Air Force during 1934?
§ Sir P. SASSOONThe average strength of officer and airman pilots in the Royal Air Force during 1934 was 2,701.
§ Mr. WHITESIDEIn view of the fact that £17,000,000 was spent on the Royal Air Force last year, will my right hon. Friend take steps to increase the number of pilots who can actually fly? £17,000,000 is a very large sum to provide for an Air Force comprising only 2,700 pilots.
§ Sir P. SASSOONI am sure that my hon. Friend will have plenty of time to elaborate that argument to-morrow.