HC Deb 29 May 1946 vol 423 c1143
27. Mr. Hurd

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air if he is satisfied that all the W.A.A.F. shorthand-typists at the R.A.F. Records Office, Ruislip, are fully employed; and, if not, if he will expedite the rate of release so that these girls may be more usefully occupied in civilian life.

Mr. de Freitas

The R.A.F. Record Office is very fully employed on the demobilisation programme and consequent postings. I should be grateful if the hon. Member would give me particulars of under employment in the office, and I will, of course, look into the matter.

Mr. Hurd

Will the Minister give these girls the pleasure of a surprise visit and ask them himself if time is hanging heavily on their hands?

Mr. de Freitas

I shall be delighted to go and look at these girls, and I shall attempt to do so.