§ Major Lyonsasked the Secretary of State for Air whether he will consider arranging for increases in the size of each of his fitter-training establishments, possibly on a two-shift basis; and whether, with a view to an increase of out-turn, he will introduce a system of grading of entrants at the commencement of each training course so as to ensure that those already possessing some knowledge or practical experience are not retarded in more advanced instruction by those trainees who are without any previous experience?
§ Sir A. SinclairThe existing capacity for fitter training is adequate to the requirements of the Royal Air Force and it is unnecessary to introduce two-shift working. The training syllabus itself is divided into stages and pupils are not retained in an earlier stage of training if they are suitable to pass to more advanced instruction.