§ Mr. Brian Parkynasked the Minister of Aviation (1) what is the total number of personnel employed at present at the Royal Aircraft Establishment, Bedford; how many of these are scientific officers or of more senior rank; how many flying staff are employed; and whether he intends to increase the number of persons employed at this establishment during 1967;
(2) what is the total number of per. sonnel employed at present at the Naval Air Establishment, Bedford; how many of these are scientific officers or of more senior rank; how many flying staff are employed; and whether he intends to increase the number of persons employed at this Establishment during 1967.
§ Mr. StonehouseIn the Royal Aircraft Establishment, Bedford, as a whole 1,480, 200 and 18 respectively, of whom 120, 49 and 7 respectively are employed in its Naval Air Department. No increases are expected in 1967.