HC Deb 20 March 1947 vol 435 cc115-6W
Group-Captain Wilcock

asked the Secretary of State for Air how the release of wireless mechanics now compares with releases in other technical trades; and if he will now say when the shortage will be made good.

Mr. de Freitas

The following table shows the release position in March of the main technical trades in the Royal Air Force. I am afraid I cannot at present predict when the shortage of wireless mechanics will be made good.

RELEASE POSITION OF TECHNICAL TRADES IN THE ROYAL AIR FORCE, MARCH, 1947.
Trade. Age and Service Group.
Flight Mechanic (Engines) 55
Flight Mechanic (Airframe)
Radar Mechanic 52 (Genera level of release for airmen.
Radar Mechanic (Air)
Radar Mechanic (Ground)
Fitter marine
Fitter (Stationary Engines)
Grinder 51
Miller
Turner
Machine Tool Setter & Operator
Fitter Mechanical Transport
Fitter I
Fitter II (Airframes)
Fitter II (Engines)
Fitter General
Instrument Repairer II
Fitter Armourer Torpedo 49
Fitter Armourer
Instrument Repairer 48
Instrument Repairer I
Armourer
Armourer Bomb Disposal
Armourer Torpedo
Electrician II
Electrician I 47
Wireless Operator Mechanic
Wireless Mechanic