Mr. Sharpiesasked the Secretary of State for Air the number of civilian staff employed at the Air Ministry of the rank of executive officer, or equivalent, and above on 1st April, 1938, 1955, 1956 and 1957.
Mr. Ward:The figures, which include all civilian staff with a maximum salary equal or superior to that of executive officer, are as follows:
1st April, 1938 1,150 1st April, 1955 1,947 1st April, 1956 1,997 1st April, 1957 2,047