§ 2. Wing Commander Bullusasked the Secretary of State for Air what steps are being taken to encourage aircrew entrants 2232 of a sufficiently high quality for appointment to commission.
§ The Secretary of State for Air (Mr. Arthur Henderson)The policy of the Air Council is to commission all pilots and navigators who show themselves to be of the standard required for commissioned rank. All possible steps are being taken by publicity, liaison with schools and other means, to improve the quality of the entry.
§ Wing Commander BullusIs the right hon. and learned Gentleman satisfied with the number and calibre of the present applicants?
§ Mr. HendersonNo, Sir.