§ 67. Mr. Basil Nieldasked the Secretary of State for Air what arrangements exist for enabling wives and families of other ranks in the Royal Air Force to join their husbands serving overseas; and what steps he will take to improve the position.
§ The Secretary of State for Air (Mr. Arthur Henderson)Wives and families are notified to join airmen serving overseas as married quarters or suitable private accommodation become available. Recently there has been some delay in providing passages to the Middle East and Far East, due partly to an increase in the number of families called forward and partly to increased demands on cabin accommodation in connection with the movement of forces to the Far East. We are now moving some families by air, and I am glad to say that the shipping delays are being reduced.
§ Mr. NieldWould the right hon. and learned Gentleman say whether every possible use is being made of aircraft in order to avoid the delays which he admits are taking place?
§ Mr. HendersonYes, Sir.