§ 48. Mr. Parkerasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air on what basis agreements are entered into between the Air Ministry and the proprietors or operators of aerodromes for the payment of services rendered in connection with the 1886 training of pilots for the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MuirheadThe basis is a fee payable in respect of each flying hour flown by pilots undergoing training in accordance with the regulations laid down by the Air Ministry. A guarantee is given that payment will be made in respect of a minimum number of flying hours.
§ 49. Mr. Parkerasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air how many agreements have been entered into between the Air Ministry and private bodies for the granting of subsidies to assist the training of pilots for the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve; and what proportion of these agreements were concluded after competitive tenders had been considered?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MuirheadThere have been no subsidies granted for this purpose. The 23 agreements so far concluded provide for the payment of services rendered by the companies in connection with the training of pilots. Eighteen of these agreements were concluded with companies who either were the owners of the aerodromes and buildings or had obtained from the owners exclusive flying and/or training rights on the aerodromes. In these cases competitive tender action in connection with the agreements was not practicable. One of the agreements was concluded with a company who managed the aerodrome on behalf of the owners and the remaining four after competitive tenders had been received and considered.