§ 22. Mr. Hutchinsonasked the Secretary of State for Air whether he will amend King's Regulations for the R.A.F. so as to afford to officers of the R.A.F. a right of interview on personal questions relat- 1126 ing to appointments, promotions, etc., similar to the right to interview the Military Secretary enjoyed by Army officers under Regulation 534 of the King's Regulations for the Army?
§ Sir A. SinclairWith the permission of their Air or other Officers Commanding, which may not be unreasonably with-held, officers of the Royal Air Force stationed at home already enjoy such a right. If, however, my hon. and learned Friend has a case in mind where difficulties have occurred, I will certainly look into it.
§ Mr. HutchinsonDoes the right hon. Gentleman not appreciate that this limited right of interview, with the permission of the Air Officer Commanding, is something which is essentially different from the right enjoyed by Army officers to interview the Military Secretary? Will he not consider the case with a view to affording the officers of the Royal Air Force the same rights as are enjoyed by officers of the Army?
§ Sir A. SinclairNo, Sir, I think that in practice the rights are the same. In practice the officer gets his interview whenever it is reasonable that he should have one, but, as I say, if my hon. and learned Friend can give me particulars of any case he has in mind, I will look into it.
§ Mr. HutchinsonIn view of the unsatisfactory nature of the reply, I beg to give notice that I intend to raise this matter at some convenient time on the Adjournment.