§ Mr. DAYasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether he will give the number of machines (service aircraft) at present in use in the Royal Air Force that are not equipped with the slot safety device?
§ Sir P. SASSOONThere are at present 21 squadrons equipped with types not fitted with slots. The types concerned1636W are flying boats and single-seater machines with a total fast-line strength of approximately 175 aircraft.