HC Deb 05 April 1944 vol 398 c1998
41. Mr. Molson

asked the Secretary of State for War, approximately, the number of men and women serving in A.A. Command between 1st August, 1940, and 30th June, 1941, who have not subsequently qualified for the 1939–43 or Africa Stars by service in another operational Command.

The Financial Secretary to the War Office (Mr. Arthur Henderson)

I regret that this information is not available and as it could only be obtained as a result of extensive investigations, I trust my hon. Friend will not press me.

Mr. Molson

Is the hon. and learned Gentleman aware that these figures can be compiled with no very great difficulty and that if he will find the right quarter, the information is readily available?

Mr. Henderson

I am advised that this information can only be obtained by drawing up a list of men and women in the A.A. Command and finding out what has happened to the individual, since many have left the A.A. Command and their particulars are distributed among the Record Offices.

Mr. Molson

Is the hon. and learned Member aware that I asked him to state approximately the number of men and women and that the calculation is based on the number of units and not on the number of men?