§ 33. Mr. Pearsonasked the Under secretary of State for Air what qualifications are required to obtain a branch commission from the ranks; and how many commissions have, so far, been granted to chief technicians.
Mr. WardThe criteria for a branch commission are personal quality, proven skill and length of service. Four chief technicians have been appointed to branch commissions and 10 others have been selected subject to medical fitness and successful completion of officer training.