§ Mr. Swinglerasked the Secretary of State for War why regimental fitters of the Royal Armoured Corps are being transferred to the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers; and whether it is proposed to have no regimental fitters in Royal Armoured Corps regiments in future.
§ Mr. HeadRegimental fitters of the Royal Armoured Corps are being asked to volunteer to join the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers as part of the second phase of the formation of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. This policy is designed to save manpower. By 31st March next year the light aid detachments of regiments of the Royal Armoured Corps will be manned by Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineer fitters.