§ Captain F. GUESTasked the Secretary of State for Air what is the total number of officers in the Air Force, and, of this number, what is the average percentage of officers who are not habitually engaged in flying?
§ Sir S. HOAREThe total number of officers in the Royal Air Force is 3,314, of whom 2,607 belong to the General Duties Branch, and unless excused on grounds of age, medical unfitness, or other special reasons, are required to fly regularly. The difference between these two figures represents 21 per cent.