§ 24. Mr. Rankinasked the Secretary of State for Air what invitation he has received from the United States Government to co-operate in developing a weather prediction programme.
§ Mr. AmeryWe have received no direct invitation but we noted with interest the general invitation to all nations contained in President Kennedy's State of the Union message.
— Warrant Officers (including Master Aircrew and Master Technicians) Flight Sergeants Born before 1931 Born 1931 or later Total Born before 1931 Born 1931 or later Total Advanced tradesmen and aircrew 3,336 3 3,339 3,354 94 3,448 Skilled tradesmen 848 — 848 1,115 1 1,116 Total 4,184 3 4,187 4,469 95 4,564 Royal Air Force warrant officers and N.C.O.s, apart from aircrew, are mustered in advanced or skilled trades; the term first-class tradesmen is not used.