HC Deb 24 July 1913 vol 55 c2238W
Mr. SANDYS

asked the Secretary for War (1) the total number of certificates granted up to the present date at the Central Flying School, stating whether obtained by officers, non-commissioned officers, or men, and whether on the active list of not; (2) how many officers, noncommissioned officers, and men have completed the course and obtained certificates at the Central Flying School since 14th September, 1912?

Mr. TENNANT

Fifty-one certificates have been granted to officers with the Military Wing or at the School, and fourteen to officers in the Reserve; two of these qualified before 14th September, 1912. Twenty-five non-commissioned officers and men have qualified as second-class pilots.

Mr. SANDYS

also asked the Secretary for War whether the order of 14th September, 1912, for the discontinuance of the use of monoplanes by the Royal Flying Corps and at the Central Flying School is still in force?

Mr. TENNANT

The reply is in the negative.