§ 88. Mr. Donnerasked the Secretary of State for Air what steps are being taken to re-man the R.D.F. air-raid warning system.
§ Mr. A. HendersonMeasures to ensure that the radar system is adequately manned are being taken as part of the programme for modernising and extending the system. The establishment of full-time personnel is being increased; the fighter control units of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force are being strengthened by the formation of additional Auxiliary flights on all operational radar stations: and National Service men will be given refresher training in radar duties after completing their whole-time service. Arrangements have been made for the speedy recall in an emergency of the large number of released personnel with radar experience, sufficient to bring the manning of the radar chain up to full strength.
89. Mr. C. I. Orr-Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Air how many radar reporting units have been formed since 13th July, 1950; and whether these have the training equipment they require.
§ Mr. A. HendersonOne. In reply to the second part of the Question, one trainer and one receiver have already been installed and two receivers and two calculators are to be delivered next month. As the hon. Member will know the work of installing the calculators is considerable. Two further trainers are on order and will be delivered next year.