HC Deb 27 July 1938 vol 338 cc3098-9
62. Mr. Davidson

asked the Secretary of State for Air whether he is satisfied that the present facilities of air squadrons now established in Scotland are sufficient to ensure the efficient training of recruits now enlisting in Scotland?

Sir K. Wood

Airmen, wherever enlisted, proceed for training, before they are posted to squadrons, to depots or other training establishments, and the organisation and location of these establishments have to be determined by regard to the needs of the Royal Air Force in its entirety. It would not be practicable to provide special establishments for training of recruits enlisted in Scotland.

Mr. Davidson

What percentage of recruits in Scotland now joining the Royal Air Force are transferred outside of Scotland because of the lack of training facilities?

Sir K. Wood

I will inquire and let the hon. Member know.

Lieut.-Colonel Sir Thomas Moore

May I ask to which air squadron the hon. Gentleman who asks the question is attached?

Mr. Davidson

On a point of Order. May I say that I consider the remark of the hon. and gallant Gentleman as an insult, and that I am prepared to place before the House my record of service for the country along with his without any fear?