HC Deb 28 November 1962 vol 668 cc375-6
3. Mr. Marten

asked the Secretary of State for Air how many free passages on Royal Air Force aircraft have been provided for the Voluntary Service Overseas organisation in the last 12 months.

Mr. H. Fraser

In the year ending October, 1962, 18 members of this organisation were carried in spare seats in Royal Air Force aircraft. Small charges were made for food and accommodation provided en route.

Mr. Marten

I am sure that we are very grateful for what the Royal Air Force is doing for this splendid organisation, but would my right hon. Friend urge his colleagues in the Government to do as good a job as the Royal Air Force is doing and transport these people overseas wherever they can?

Mr. Fraser

I am very flattered by what my hon. Friend has said.