HC Deb 09 March 1949 vol 462 c113W
2. Mr. Bramall

asked the Secretary of State for Air if he will give a special grant to Air Training Corps committees which are willing to launch special recruiting campaigns.

Mr. de Freitas

No. Air Training Corps committees which are willing to launch special recruiting campaigns should get in touch with their Reserve Command Group Headquarters which will help them in every way possible.

3. Mr. Bramall

asked the Secretary of State for Air if he will make a grant to the Air Training Corps for nonmilitary activities such as sport, education and social functions in view of the attraction to recruiting provided by such activities and the deterrent effect of the charge for such activities falling on the boys and their parents.

Mr. de Freitas

No. Under the Education Act, 1944, the Ministry of Education and the local education authorities are responsible for providing facilities for such recreational, social and physical training. Accordingly Air Training Corps units apply to the local education authorities for such assistance as they require.