§ 28. Mr. Dayasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air particulars of the number of foreign officers who have received instruction with the Royal Air Force for the three years ended to the last convenient date; and the fees charged to these officers in respect of their training?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MuirheadDuring the period of three years ending on 31st March last, 48 foreign officers have received flying instruction and 12 officers have received ground instruction at Air Force establishments. The fees charged, which vary according to the instruction given, amounted in all to £18,630.
§ Mr. DayCan the Under-Secretary say whether the officers of our Air Force have the same reciprocal opportunities?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MuirheadThere is a great deal of international courtesy on this matter.
§ Mr. ManderCan the Under-Secretary give the nationality of these officers?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MuirheadPerhaps the hon. Member will put that question down.