§ 58. Sir Thomas Cookasked the Secretary of State for Air what decisions have been reached with regard to the proposals for an aerodrome at Langham, Norfolk?
§ Sir K. WoodYes, Sir. It has been decided to build an air station at Langham and action to acquire the necessary land is now proceeding.
§ 59. Sir T. Cookasked the Secretary of State for Air the number of civilians employed in officers' messes in Norfolk aerodromes, and the terms of their engagements?
§ Sir K. WoodSeventy-six civilians are at present employed as mess stewards, waiters, cooks and batmen at officers' messes at Royal Air Force stations in Norfolk. The men are on a weekly engagement with a minimum attendance of 48 hours a week, and their wages range from 40s. to 56s. a week. Their conditions of service are those generally applicable to civilian employés of these grades at Royal Air Force stations.