§ Mr. SPENCERasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air the number and grades of officers and other ranks employed at the No. 2 Stores (Ammunition) Depot; for what purpose the depot is maintained; and whether he contemplates closing it in the near future?
§ Sir P. SASSOONThe establishment of No. 2 Stores (Ammunition) Depot consists of three Royal Air Force officers and 83 civilians, of the following grades:
Royal Air Force: Squadron Leader 1 Flight Lieutenant 1 Flying Officer 1 Civilians: Civilian Assistant—Accountant 1 Clerks 8 Storemen and tradesmen 20 Labourers 38 Warders 16 Total 86 The depot is maintained to accommodate reserve stocks of ammunition for the Royal Air Force. The answer to the last part of the question is in the negative.