§ Mr. F. Noel-Bakerasked the Secretary of State for Air what was the cost in the most recent 12 months for which figures are available of the housing and maintenance of obsolete aircraft retained for historical or similar purposes by the Royal Air Force.
§ Mr. H. FraserCertain obsolete aircraft are retained by the Royal Air Force for historical, educational and display purposes; other such aircraft in Air Ministry ownership are loaned to museums. No extra cost is involved in housing the aircraft retained by the138W R.A.F. Service stores and workshop facilities are used when necessary to prevent deterioration but no separate record is kept of the cost of these items.