HC Deb 27 February 1946 vol 419 cc1906-7
32. Mr. Harold Sutcliffe

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air if he will now state when the log books of deceased pilots will be available for next of kin; and if individual application for them will be necessary.

Mr. Strachey

I am sending the hon. Member a copy of the announcement that we issued to the Press on 17th January, which explained that these log books were available and how they should be applied for. Over 1,000 have been applied for and despatched.

Mr. Sutcliffe

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that many relatives do not know that they are entitled to these books owing to insufficient publicity, and will he make another announcement in the Press?

Mr. Strachey

The Press gave a very good show to our announcement, and I hope that they will report the present interchange of question and answer in the House