§ 69. Air-Commodore Harveyasked the Secretary of State for Air if he is satisfied with the way in which officers undergoing their annual training in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve receive their pay and allowances; and if he will expedite the payment of these allowances.
§ Mr. de FreitasThe answer to the first part of the Question is "Yes," and the second part therefore does not arise. If the hon. and gallant Member has any evidence of delay, my right hon. and learned Friend will have it looked into.
§ Air-Commodore HarveyHow can the Under-Secretary be satisfied when it takes two months to pay the allowances of some of these pilots? Will he look into the matter if I send him evidence?
§ Mr. de FreitasCertainly; the evidence we have is that it takes a matter of days. I should like to have some evidence to the contrary.