§ 4. Mr. Liptonasked the Minister of Defence what arrangements are made to assist the transfer of Service men redundant in one Service to another of the Armed Services.
§ Mr. ThorneycroftThese arrangements are at this moment being worked out in consultation with the Services.
§ Mr. LiptonIs the Minister aware that very large numbers of men in at least 13 trades in the Royal Air Force are being offered free discharges? Would it not be a pity if this valuable manpower were dissipated without any real attempt being made by somebody to see whether or not use can be made of their services either in the Army or the Navy?
§ Mr. ThorneycroftThere are 1,300 men who are redundant in the Royal Air Force. Steps are being taken to ensure that they are offered the opportunity of transferring to other Services.