§ 44. Mr. Bellengerasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air the policy of the Air Ministry regarding unit moves to overseas stations by air transport.
Mr. WardThe need for Royal Air Force Squadrons to be moved as operational units from one theatre to another does not often arise in peace-time. When it does, the aircrew normally fly their own aircraft, while the ground staff and essential equipment are carried in transport aircraft.
§ Mr. BellengerCan the hon. Gentleman say whether a considerable number of personnel are being flown by aircraft and not transported by ship to distant stations?
Mr. WardI think that the right hon. Gentleman has a written Question down on that point, and he will be getting an answer in due course.