§ 16. Mr. Edgar Granvilleasked the Secretary of State for Air why he has issued instruction for discontinuing the wearing of the single wing, the observer's badge of the R.F.C., in the last war.
§ Sir A. SinclairOfficers and airmen of the Royal Air Force who are qualified to wear the observer's badge are at liberty to do so, unless they are employed in some other aircrew category, when they wear the badge which is then appropriate.
§ Mr. GranvilleDoes that mean that they are entitled to wear it, if they are in the Army at the present time; and will the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind that these single wings were awarded for operations, and that there are very few of these gallant men left from the last war; and will he make representations to the Secretary of State for War?
§ Sir A. SinclairIf the officer is wearing Royal Air Force uniform, of which this badge forms part, the answer is "Yes."
§ Mr. GranvilleI asked if my right hon. Friend would make representations to the Secretary of State for War on this question, because I think a Regulation has been issued by him.
§ Sir A. SinclairNo, Sir; because the Secretary of State for War is not responsible for the Royal Air Force, and these badges are part of the Royal Air Force uniform.