§ 112. Mr. Mulleyasked the Secretary of State for Air if his attention has been drawn to the fatal accident to Aircraftsman, Second Class. Donald William Smith, of Harborough Avenue, Manor Park, Sheffield, at the Royal Air Force station Sheringham, Holt, Norfolk, which was caused by the insufficient knowledge of weapons of the non-commissioned officer in charge; and what steps he intends to take to remove the danger of further accidents from the lack of weapon training.
§ Mr. A. HendersonI regret that I cannot yet comment on this case as the matter is stillsub judice. I can, however, assure my hon. Friend that the importance of weapon training is fully recognised in the Royal Air Force and that all recruits are given such training.