HC Deb 27 June 1940 vol 362 c614W
Mr. Culverwell

asked the Secretary of State for Air how many persons are now employed by the British Overseas Airways Corporation?

Captain Balfour

The total number of staff of all grades employed on 31st May last was 5,213, which total includes 300 engineers and supervisory staff wholly employed on work for the Royal Air Force and the Ministry of Aircraft Production.