§ Mr. Willisasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many men were serving in the Royal Air Force on 1st January 1969; and how many of these were commissioned officers, warrant officers, staff sergeants, and other ranks, respectively.
§ Mr. ReynoldsThe strength of the Royal Air Force recorded on 1st January, 1969. was as follows:
Officers … … 19,469 Warrant Officers … … 3,315 Flight Sergeants … … 3,504 Other … … 83,898 Total … … 110,186