HC Deb 30 October 1946 vol 428 c594
22. Mr. Morley

asked the Secretary of State for Air how many applications have been received, respectively, for permanent and temporary commissions in the new R.A.F. Education Branch; and how many of these applications are from serving education officers.

Mr. de Freitas

4o and 36 respectively, all of which were from permanent members of the educational service. There have also been 71 applications for short service commissions, 14 of which have been from temporary members of the educational service.

Mr. Morley

Can my hon. Friend say how many of these applicants have the qualifications stipulated by the Ministry?

Mr. de Freitas

I cannot say that without notice.