§ Mr. de Freitasasked the Secretary of State for Air whether he is satisfied with the career prospects of junior officers in the Education Branch; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. C. I. Orr-EwingUp to squadron leader promotion is by time. We are now considering the measures necessary to preserve the satisfactory rate of promotion which has so far been maintained beyond this rank, but I am not at present in a position to make a statement.
§ Mr. de Freitasasked the Secretary of State for Air what percentage of senior officers now serving in the Education Branch can expect to serve until they are 60 years of age.
§ Mr. C. I. Orr-EwingApproximately 38 per cent. of squadron leaders and above.