Mr. SHIRLEY BENNasked the Parliamentary Secretary of the Air Council what principle is adopted in dealing with flying men who, after being thoroughly trained, are found to be unfit for further flying; and are they still kept in the force and, although not flying, allowed to draw flying pay in addition to their ordinary Pay?
§ Major BAIRDPending the formation of the Air Force, this matter is determined by the Admiralty as regards the Royal Naval Air Service and by the War Office as regards the Royal Flying Corps. The practice is, as I am informed, in both Services, that officers who are found unfit for further flying cease to draw flying pay. As far as possible those whose unfitness is due to long and efficient service or to wounds or injuries are given other employment.