HC Deb 27 April 1965 vol 711 c37W
Mr. Dudley Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the number of telegraph mechanics at present serving in the Royal Air Force; by now many this falls short of the number required; and how many men have been recruited or otherwise appointed to this grade in each of the last eight quarterly periods.

Mr. Millan

It is not the practice to disclose details of the numbers in particular trades in the Royal Air Force. There is at present a marginal surplus of telegraph mechanics but this is rapidly disappearing as airmen complete their engagements and it is expected that by October this year there will be a small deficiency. There has been no admission to the trade for the past eight quarters but recruitment was re-opened on 1st April to meet the foreseeable requirements.