§ Dr. D. Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for Air the total expenditure on work to civilian contractors in regard to the maintenance and repair of aircraft in 41 Group Royal Air Force for each of the last convenient years.
Mr. WardApproximate figures for each of the past five financial years are as follows:
1953–54 £2 million 1954–55 £3½ million 1955–56 £4 million 1956–57 £5 million 1957–58 £3 million