§ Mr. Piratinasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air why eight electricians out of 20 at R.A.F. Station, N. Luffenham, Oakham, Rutland, are employed on general duties, in view of the fact that the demobilisation of electricians will be three groups behind other ground tradesmen by the end of June.
§ Mr. StracheyI am grateful to the hon. Member for drawing my attention to this case and I am taking steps to remedy the position. At the same rime I should explain that the volume of flying and maintenance work at particular stations is bound to fluctuate at times like the present and it is impossible for establishments to be adjusted in accordance with these fluctuations. Five of the electricians on this station are due for release from the Service almost immediately.