§ 11. Mrs. Ayrton Gouldasked the Secretary of State for Air if he is aware that the proportion of medical officers to officers and other ranks in the R.A.F. is 30 per cent. higher now than it was at the end of the European war; and if he will take steps to reduce the proportion of medical officers to other personnel in the Service to the wartime level.
§ Mr. P. Noel-BakerYes, Sir, I am aware that the proportion of medical officers in the R.A.F. is higher now than at the end of the war. There are some good reasons why this should be so, but I share, nevertheless, the preoccupations expressed by my hon. Friend. I propose to consider the matter again in consultation with my right hon. Friends.