§ Sir R. Glynasked the Secretary of State for Air whether he can give any information about the Air Transport Auxiliary organisation, including the status and position of the officers and personnel; whether they are entitled to any formal recognition in the same way as the H.G., N.F,S. or similar bodies; and, in view of the importance to the war effort of their work during the last three years, what steps it is proposed to take to afford recognition of these services.
§ Sir S. CrippsI have been asked to reply. The Air Transport Auxiliary is responsible for the delivery of aircraft from contractors works to units of the Royal 1981W Air Force and Royal Navy. It is a civilian organisation administered on my behalf by the British Overseas Airways Corporation, the officers and personnel being employed by the Corporation. A.T.A. personnel are eligible for war chevrons and for those awards for meritorious service and gallantry available to civilians generally. In addition, flying personnel are eligible for the Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air.