§ Mr. Ethertonasked the Secretary of State for Air whether he is aware that the officer in charge of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force stationed at Farnborough is ignoring the notification to all commands and groups that the private purchase of uniform has now been recognised officially, and is permitting the use thereof by commissioned and non-commissioned officers only; whether he proposes to take any disciplinary action thereon; and whether, in the circumstances, he will cause the notification of the official recognition of the private purchase and use of uniform to be brought to the attention of all ranks in orders of the day?
Captain BalfourI am informed that the notification in question has now been brought to the notice of all ranks of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force at Farnborough. I do not think it is necessary to take any further action.
§ Mr. Ethertonasked the Secretary of State for Air whether any units of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force are yet receiving uniforms for ranks other than commissioned and non-commissioned officers; and when such other ranks of the unit stationed at Farnborough who have been without uniforms since the commencement of the war can expect to receive uniforms?
Captain BalfourThe answer to the first part of the Question is in the affirmative. Delivery of uniforms to Farnborough has begun and will be completed as rapidly as possible.