HC Deb 06 April 1938 vol 334 cc339-40
44. Mr. Parker

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air what is the total number of air pilots, other than in the Royal Air Force, being trained in Great Britain under subsidised schemes; what is the cost of such training; and whether he can give comparable figures for Germany?

The Under-Secretary of State for Air (Lieut.-Colonel Muirhead)

On 31st January last there were approximately 7,100 flying members of subsidised flying clubs under training in this country. £40,000 has been provided for subsidy payments during the present financial year to approved light aeroplane clubs. The answer to the last part of the question is in the negative.