HC Deb 11 July 1956 vol 556 c381
21. Mr. H. Hynd

asked the Secretary of State for Air what is the rank of the air member of the Board of Management of Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes; and how much time he spends on the business of that organisation.

The Secretary of State for Air (Mr. Nigel Birch)

A group captain is employed full time.

Mr. Hynd

Is he employed for any length of time—that is to say, long enough for him to get acquainted with the work and to be really useful? Or is he just a group captain occupying the position for a short time in the middle of his other duties?

Mr. Birch

The present incumbent, understand, has been in the post for about two years.