HC Deb 04 February 1953 vol 510 cc209-10W
77. Sir W. Smithers

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air the number of Royal Air Force maintenance units on a civilian basis; the number of craftsmen and administrative staff in each, respectively; and, in the interest of national economy, if he will make inquiries with a view to reducing these staffs.

Mr. Ward

There are 36 of these units. The number of administrative staff (including pay staff) employed in them is 508 out of a total of 24,520. These numbers are kept under constant review.

I am sending my hon. Friend the detailed figures for which he asks.