asked the Secretary of State for Defence what action he is taking to restrain Squadron Leader Hare from making unauthorised statements to the press; and what disciplinary action has been taken with regard to unauthorised statements to the press by Royal Air Force officers in the course of the last month.

"Queen's Regulations (RAF)" contain provisons governing not only contacts with the press but also the correct procedure to be followed by officers who wish to state a complaint. Squadron Leader Hare has been interviewed and reminded of these. Unauthorised statements to the press by Royal Air Force officers are unusual; it has not been necessary to take any disciplinary action in the course of the last month.