§ 94. Mr. S. Marshallasked the Secretary of State for Air whether he will reconsider the age of entry for boys to the Air Training Corps, in view of the fact that the present age of 14 years is too early to be effective.
§ Mr. A. HendersonThe minimum age for entry to the Air Training Corps was reduced from 15 to 14 years in June, 1948. Some representations to revert to the higher age have been received and this point was recently discussed at a series of conferences of chairmen of A.T.C. local committees. Opinion was overwhelmingly in favour of retaining the 14 year age limit, and after careful consideration, I am satisfied that the present rule is in the best interests of the A.T.C. and should stand.