§ Sir R. Keyesasked the Secretary of State for Air, whether ranks of the Royal Air Force at present serving under a four-years' engagement who have already completed an engagement of seven years will be allowed to re-engage to complete time for pension if recommended and if their character standard is very good?
§ Sir K. WoodI assume my hon. and gallant Friend is referring to the ex-airmen who have been re-enlisted from 1935 onwards to meet expansion requirements on special four-year engagements with substantial gratuities varying from £75 to £150. It was indicated to such men on re-enlistment that they would have no claim to be re-engaged, but the question of inviting them to extend their service for a further period is now under consideration.