asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air what number of officers and other ranks of the R.A.F. are now on indefinite leave and have been so for over three months.

Owing to shortage of accommodation, particularly at training establishments, we have had to allow some air crew to go on extended leave pending their posting to employment or to further training. Figures are not immediately available of the numbers of -officers and men on extended leave but I am having inquiry made and will communicate with the hon. Member.