HC Deb 03 March 1943 vol 387 cc563-4W
Sir R. Carry

asked the Secretary of State for Air whether a man serving with the Royal Air Force is immediately discharged if he is found to be suffering from tuberculosis; and what is the maximum period for which he would be entitled to receive his Service pay in such circumstances?

Captain Balfour

Airmen found to be suffering from tuberculosis are retained in-the Service and remain on pay during treatment if there is a reasonable probability of their becoming fit for duty within a period of 9 months in the case of trained personnel or 4 months in the case of those still under training. Airmen who are to be invalided from the Service are granted 28 days leave with pay before being discharged.