HC Deb 12 May 1948 vol 450 cc214-5W
11. Mr. J. Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Air if he is aware that in the Unit Routine Orders, approximately one month ago, at No. 1, B.R. and S.D., R.A.F., Luneburg, B.A.O.R. 8, an order was issued to the effect that owing to the high rate of venereal disease in that Command, flight-sergeants and ranks below, had to be in their quarters by 23.15 hours; why warrant officers and commissioned officers are exempt from this order; and why 23.15 hours was decided on as the time for those affected by the order to be in their quarters

Mr. de Freitas

Yes. This order was issued following instructions from R.A.F. Headquarters in Germany to all R.A.F. units. These instructions require all airmen and N.C.Os. to be in their quarters by a time which allows them to return to camp immediately after local canteens, clubs and cinemas have closed down. This time varies from unit to unit; at Luneburg it is 23.15 hours. There is no wish to make unnecessary restrictions and officers and warrant officers are therefore exempted.