§ 57. Mr. Dayasked the Secretary of State for Air the present number of squadrons in the Metropolitan Air Force and those engaged in overseas service; the number of squadrons in the Fleet Air Arm; and whether the formation of the various aircraft is proceeding at a satisfactory rate?
§ Sir K. WoodThe numbers asked for are as follow: Metropolitan Air Force, 123 squadrons (including one squadron temporarily overseas); overseas, 29 squadrons; Fleet Air Arm, the equivalent of 20 squadrons.
§ Sir K. WoodI have answered the question on the Order Paper and I should require notice of any further point.