HC Deb 05 June 1956 vol 553 c48W
Captain Kerby

asked the Secretary of State for Air what status, as metal-working craftsmen, or otherwise, was accorded by his Department to those employees who entered his Department and were employed as skilled aircraft fitters at No. 1 Flying Training School, Netheravon, Wiltshire, in 1938, and whose only other industrial background was a vocational training course at Park Royal Government Training Centre; and the present status of such of these employees as may still be employed by his Department.

Mr. Birch

In both cases they would be regarded as dilutees.

Captain Kerby

asked the Secretary of State for Air what minimum industrial history was agreed between the Amalgamated Engineering Union and his Department, subsequent to 21st October, 1939, to entitle employees of his Department to recognition as skilled metalworking craftsmen.

Mr. Birch

None.