HC Deb 16 October 1946 vol 427 cc209-10W
112. Sir G. Fox

asked the Secretary of State for Air when he anticipates being in a position to make a statement on permanent commissions in the R.A.F.

Mr. de Freitas

By the end of September we had told some 1,550 officers that they had been selected for permanent commissions, and selections are continuing. We hope to let all the remaining applicants for permanent commissions know what has been decided by the end of the year. Subsequently there will be a number of permanent commission vacancies for officers who have been selected for extended service. Entries through the R.A.F. College are also being resumed. Selections for the first cadet entry have already been made.