§ Mr. PURCHASEasked the Secretary of State for Air the number of aeroplanes that are now being utilised; the number of air stations in England and Wales; and the staffs employed there?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe total number of machines being utilised is 5,174. This number makes provision for initial equipment, reserve and wastage. There are 45 air stations, including depôts and seaplane stations, in England and Wales, and the personnel employed total 1,389 officers and 16,750 other ranks.