§ Mr. de Freitasasked the Secretary of State for Air why 2771016 Leading Air-craftman Turner was posted with others to a radio servicing flight in the 2nd Tactical Air Force although it was known that the unit would not be formed for some time; whether he is aware of the consequent unemployment of the men on this unit; and what was done to provide them with useful work.
§ Mr. SoamesThe delay in forming the unit was not foreseen at the time that L.A.C. Turner and the other airmen concerned were drafted to the 2nd Tactical Air Force. As a result there was not enough work for them to do, but they are now fully employed on duties appropriate to their trade.