§ 7. Mr. Dribergasked the Secretary of State for Air, if, in view of the fact that details of discharge from His Majesty's Forces by purchase have been now announced, but not yet incorporated in an A.M.O. and circulated to units, he will allow airmen intending to apply for such discharge to be held back from overseas drafts until the necessary formalities are complete; and if, in particular, he will withdraw 640800 Corporal E. G. Rowland, Bomb Ballistic Unit, R.A.F. Station, Martlesham Heath, Woodbridge, from a draft due to sail for the Far East on 15th April.
§ Mr. A. HendersonThe Air Ministry order giving details of discharge by purchase will be issued in about a week's time. Until the order is issued, airmen, including Corporal Rowland, who have applied for discharge by purchase, will be held back from overseas drafts.