§ 95. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Air what recent reports he has received concerning the Royal Air Force personnel stationed at Habbaniya; and whether he will make a statement.
Mr. WardWe are in regular contact with the officer commanding. I have also had a full account of conditions at the station from the air commodore who was in command until the middle of last month. In addition we have had reports from tour expired officers and airmen and others who have been brought home from Habbaniya in the regular flights made from Baghdad West each week.
Although the normal work of the station is still interrupted, there are fortunately ample amenities and morale is good.