HC Deb 02 August 1939 vol 350 c2408W
Mr. R. Gibson

asked the Secretary of State for Air how many officers and other ranks were serving in the Royal Air Force on 30th June, 1939, or other latest date; what were the corresponding figures a year ago; and what are the relative figures for the Auxiliary Air Force?

Sir K. Wood

I regret that it would not be in the public interest to give the information desired but as the hon. and learned Member will be aware, the total of Vote A stood at 118,000 in the Air Estimates for the current year and has been increased to 150,000 in the Supplementary Estimate recently approved.