§ 114. Lieut.-Colonel Corbettasked the Secretary of State for Air how many Regular married R.A.F. personnel of over three years' service are now serving overseas unaccompanied by their wives; and if steps are being taken to increase married quarters in overseas commands.
§ Mr. de FreitasThe answer to the first part of the Question is 430 officers and about 4,900 airmen, excluding those serving in Germany. There are shortages of married quarters in many places overseas. We are doing all we can to overcome these wherever the local conditions are suitable for families, but it is bound to be some time before our needs can be fully met.