§ Mr. Bellengerasked the Secretary of State for Air what are the rates of pay for despatch riders; and whether they are classified as tradesmen.
§ Sir A. SinclairThe duties of despatch riders in the R.A.F. are performed by airmen of the rank of corporal or below in the Group V trade of motor cyclist.
The daily rates of pay are as follows:
s. d. Aircraftman, 2nd Class 3 0 Aircraftman, 2nd Class, over 6 months 3 6 Aircraftman, 2nd Class, over 1 year 4 0 Aircraftman, 1st Class 4 6 Leading Aircraftman 5 0 Leading Aircraftman, over 3 years 5 3 Corporal 5 9 Corporal, over 4 years 6 0 These rates are the same as for non-tradesmen. Reclassification to aircraft- 774W man, 1st Class, and leading aircraftman is, however, on the same basis as for tradesmen, namely, qualification in the trade.
§ Mr. Bellengerasked the Secretary of State for Air whether motor drivers R.A.F. or W.A.A.F. receive extra pay for such duties.
§ Sir A. SinclairYes, Sir. Airmen and airwomen M.T. drivers of the rank of flight sergeant or below receive a bonus of 3d. per day and 2d. per day respectively for good and careful driving and care in the maintenance of vehicles and equipment.