HC Deb 03 March 1943 vol 387 cc527-8
16. Sir Leonard Lyle

asked the Secretary of State for Air whether, since it is officially announced that recruiting for the Women's Auxiliary Air Force service is closed owing to the full complement being attained, he can state the object of the recruiting drives for this corps which are still being held; and whether he will see to it that the time and energy expended are better employed?

Captain Balfour

Instructions have already been issued that recruiting publicity for the W.A.A.F. is to cease.

Sir L. Lyle

Is my right hon. Friend aware that women who are now volunteering for this Service are being told that it is full and that they may be told of a vacancy within a year?

Captain Balfour

Yes, Sir. We have a limited number of vacancies only for a few specialist members. Otherwise our establishment is full.