§ Mr. Pawseyasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether the percentage of the flying time of the Royal Air Force has been reduced; if so, by how much; what are the 327W estimated savings likely to accrue from this reduction; and what will be the effect upon the fighting efficiency of the Royal Air Force caused by this reduction.
§ Mr. WigginTemporary reductions have had to be made in authorised flying hours except in training units in order to restrain expenditure; but the Royal Air Force will continue to meet the minimum flying rates which NATO lays down for operational aircrew.