§ 13. Squadron-Leader Hulbertasked the Secretary of State for Air whether he is satisfied with the present rate of recruitment of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force 1761 balloon operators; whether the substitution of Women's Auxiliary Air Force personnel for these duties has proved satisfactory; and what further steps are being taken in this matter in order to release Royal Air Force personnel of all ranks for other duties?
§ Sir A. SinclairThe Answer to the first and second parts of the Question is in the affirmative. As for the last part, the possibility of extending the employment of women is under constant review, and substantial progress is being made.