§ Air-Commodore Harveyasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air to state the number of engine failures on four-engined aircraft in the R.A.F. since 1st September, 1945; and if he is satisfied with the standard of maintenance generally.
§ Mr. Strachey255 cases of an engine failure in four-engined aircraft have so far been established for the period from 1st September to 30th November, 1945. The figure is not yet complete, particularly for commands overseas, as each case of apparent engine failure is investigated, and this necessarily takes time. Both the standards and methods of maintenance throughout the Service are under constant review and we shall always aim to make further improvements in dealing with these technical problems. We are specially watching the maintenance requirements for Transport Command and for the trooping programme.