§ 55. Mr. Watkinsasked the Secretary of State for Air how many National Service men in the Royal Air Force are to be released before completing their two years' service; what method is used to make such selections for early release; and whether this will apply to every station in this country and abroad.
§ Mr. W. J. TaylorAbout 1,500 National Service airmen, due for release between November, 1960, and September, 1961, are being offered premature release. These airmen have been selected because there are short-term surpluses in their particular trades. In granting these releases, the principle of "first in, first out" will be preserved throughout each trade, wherever the airmen may be serving.