§ 107. Major Beamishasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (1) what is the total annual saving to the Treasury which will result from the withdrawal of the British air attaché from Madrid; and what extra emoluments are being paid to the naval attaché, now carrying out the work of two men;
(2) what flying experience the naval attaché in Madrid has had; and whether he is satisfied that this officer is fully qualified and advised to carry out the duties of an air attaché.
§ Mr. MayhewThe total annual saving to the Treasury resulting from the withdrawal of the British air attaché from Madrid is just under £3,000; no extra emoluments are being paid to the naval attaché. The naval attaché at Madrid is a qualified naval air observer. My right hon. Friend is confident that he is fully competent to perform all his official duties, both as regards naval and air matters.