HC Deb 14 November 1945 vol 415 c2097
14. Mr. Boardman

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air if the Halton School of Cooking is functioning to maximum capacity.

Mr. Strachey

I find that they have been just over 10 per cent. short of their full capacity during recent weeks at the Halton School of Cookery. Steps have now been taken to bring the figures up to the maximum again.

Mr. Boardman

In view of the statement given by the Under-Secretary of State will he say why cooks in the Royal Air Force are five groups in arrears?

Mr. Strachey

I think that the hon. Member will know from previous answers of mine why cooks are in arrears but I quite agree with him that the Halton School of Cookery should have been kept at full capacity, and it will be so in future.