§ Sir J. Mellorasked the Secretary of State for Air if he is aware that a large number of the huts at the R.A.F. Station, Compton Bassett, are badly in need of repair; and when action will be taken in the matter.
§ Mr. P. Noel-BakerThe outside walls and roofs of the huts at Compton Bassett are in good condition, but a good deal of redecoration and repairs to the interior walls are necessary. This work is now being carried out and will be completed as quickly as supplies of materials and labour allow.
§ Sir J. Mellorasked the Secretary of State for Air whether he is aware that there is considerable dissatisfaction among airmen at the R.A.F. Station, Compton Bassett regarding messing conditions, owing to the food being badly cooked and to the long queues in order to get meals; and whether he will take steps to improve these conditions.
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§ Mr. P. Noel-BakerOfficers of my Department recently inspected the messes at Compton Bassett; they found that the kitchens and dining halls are clean and well organised, food is properly cooked and meals are quickly served. There was, however, some delay in service early this90W month when one of the five dining halls was closed for a week for repairs. The station messing committee, on which all ranks are represented, meets weekly; the minute book shows that no major complaint has been recorded for a considerable time.