§ 89. Lieut.-Colonel Corbettasked the Secretary of State for Air what propor- 73W tion of married R.A.F. personnel serving on Regular engagement overseas are accompanied by their wives; whether married personnel are allowed to make their own arrangements for their wives to join them when quarters are not available; and whether transport is provided in these cases.
§ Mr. P. Noel-BakerI have asked the overseas commands to let me know what proportion of their married officers and airmen have their families with them, and as soon as I receive their answers, I will write to the hon. and gallant Member. Any officer or airman is at liberty to find private accommodation for his family, if he can; but in most commands the shortage of accommodation is so great that not many of them can, in practice do so. If the officer or airman would be entitled to a public married quarter, were one available, and if he has succeeded in finding private lodgings, then his family are transported by the Government free of charge