HC Deb 14 February 1945 vol 408 cc204-5
22. Lieut.-Colonel Sir Thomas Cook

asked the Secretary of State for Air how many members of Norfolk squadrons of the A.T.C. have been directed into the Army; and whether this policy will continue.

Sir A. Sinclair

I regret that the information asked for in the first part of the Question could not be obtained without undue expenditure of time and labour both in my Department and in the Ministry of Labour and National Service. As regards the second part, I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given to my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Acton (Captain Longhurst) and my hon. Friend the Member for Maidstone (Mr. Bossom) on 15th November last.

27. Major Kimball

asked the Secretary of State for Air whether he will alter the existing regulations in order to allow officers of the A.T.C. to retain their uniforms upon resignation.

Sir A. Sinclair

I am looking into this matter, and will communicate with my hon. and gallant Friend in due course.

Major Kimball

Would my right hon. Friend bear in mind that the original grant of £20 did not cover the full cost of these uniforms; and would he consider allowing these ex-officers to retain such part of that uniform as would be useful in civilian life?

Sir A. Sinclair

I will certainly look into the whole question.