HC Deb 18 February 1957 vol 565 cc21-2W
123. Mr. de Freitas

asked the Secretary of State for Air the number of officers of air rank serving in his Department on 1st January this year and in each preceding four years.

Mr. C. Orr-Ewing

Following are the figures:

1st January, 1953 … … 62
1st January, 1954 … … 62
1st January, 1955 … … 63
1st January, 1956 … … 66
1st January, 1957 … … 67
There are in addition two air commandants: the Director of the Women's Royal Air Force, and the Matron-in-Chief, Princess Mary's Royal Air Force Nursing Service.