§ 52. Mr. Mikardoasked the Secretary of State for Air how many science or engineering graduates, or holders of equivalent qualifications, are enrolled in the Royal Air Force and how many of these are engaged in duties which require the use of their specialised knowledge.
§ Mr. BirchCounting both Regulars and National Service entrants, there are 1,244 officers with these qualifications serving in the Technical, Airfield Construction, and Educational Branches of the Royal Air Force where their specialised knowledge is of particular value. No central record is kept of the number of the officers in this category who are serving in other branches. There are also about 300 National Servicemen with these qualifications serving as airmen, largely as instructors or in the fitter trades.