§ Mr. Albuasked the Secretary of State for Air what percentage by value of direct purchases and maintenance work required by his Department is at present carried out respectively by Service establishments and by private firms.
Mr. WardIndustry does all major repair work on aircraft and equipment, and about 30 per cent. of field repair of aircraft in this country. The remaining field repair of aircraft, and virtually all servicing of aircraft and equipment, are done by Royal Air Force units.
139WThe amount of equipment manufactured in Royal Air Force units is negligible.