HC Deb 29 June 1938 vol 337 c1910
70. Mr. Hulbert

asked the Secretary of State for Air the number of short-service commissions granted in the Royal Air Force during the past 12 months at the last convenient date, and for the same period of 1930 and 1931?

Sir K. Wood

The number of short-service commissions granted during the 12 months ending 31st May, 1938, was 1,043; the numbers for similar periods ending on 31st May, 1931 and 1932, were 232 and 165, respectively.