§ Mr. Perkinsasked the Secretary of State for Air what is the percentage of all married flying instructors over the age of 35 years at each of the three stations, of which he has been informed, who were below the rank of flight-lieutenant on 1st October, 1941; and whether, in view of the numbers, he will reconsider the advisability of granting all married officers over the age of 35 years, who are on flying duties at elementary flying training schools, squadron-leaders' allowances, or alternatively promote them to flight-lieutenant forthwith?
§ Captain BalfourThe answer to the first part of the Question is 100 per cent., 22 per cent. and 50 per cent., respectively. As regards the second part, no special concession either in respect of allowances or promotion can be granted to officers in the category referred to.