§ 3. Sir G. Foxasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air what steps he proposes to take to improve discipline in the R.A.F.; to increase the respect of all ranks for the commanding officer; to improve turnout, especially of officers; and to improve saluting outside R.A.F. stations.
§ Mr. StracheyI had hoped to have an opportunity yesterday, on the occasion of the Air Estimates, to explain in some detail the comprehensive measures which444W will be taken to improve these relationships in the postwar Royal Air Force, by training all officers in the art and science of leadership, or man-management as it is sometimes called, and by other measures. I can assure the hon. and gallant Member that these measures will be of a much more far reaching character than efforts to improve saluting. It is not our view that a well disciplined and happy Service can be maintained simply by smartening up saluting.