asked the Secretary of State for Air whether he can now make a statement on the payment of gratuities to the W.A.A.F. who were parachuted into France before D-Day.

Yes, Sir. Gratuity will be payable.

Am I right in assuming that all girls who have undertaken that type of work will receive gratuities from their various Departments?

I do not think the hon. Lady will be justified in making any assumptions except those which are covered by her Question and my answer.