§ Mr. PERKINSasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air the total number of pilots' licences issued during the year 1931 by subsidised flying clubs; and the total cost of the subsidy for the year 1932 to date?
§ Sir P. SASSOONAs regards the first part of the question, the number of pilots' licences issued during 1931 by the Air Ministry to members of subsidised light aeroplane clubs was 284; in addition, 91 licences were issued to members of clubs affiliated to National Flying Services. As regards the second part, the subsidy paid to approved light aeroplane clubs during the current financial year (up to 16th November) amounted to £4,630; the subsidy paid to National Flying Services amounted to £1,350.
§ Mr. PERKINSasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air the number of new pilot licences issued during the year 1305W 1931, the number of new licences m respect of women pilots for the year 1931, and the total number of women pilots in this country?
§ Sir P. SASSOONThe numbers are 996, 49 and 127, respectively.