§ Mr. SHORTasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether he can state the rates of pay and hours of employment of boy entrants, vacancies for which are now being advertised?
§ Sir P. SASSOONThe weekly rate of pay of boy entrants is 5s. 3d. during training; on completion of trainings, 7s., if and so long as they are under 18 years of age, and, beyond that age, 22s. 9d. or 28s. according to the classification for which they have qualified. In addition they receive accommodation, rations and clothing, or allowances in lieu, and medical attendance. During training, which normally lasts not less than a year, the hours of duty are 33 hours a week on the average, and six weeks' holiday a year is allowed. After training, the hours of duty depend on the arrangements at the particular Royal Air Force station.