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Officers' Outfit Allowance.

Oral Answers to Questions — Royal Air Force. – in the House of Commons at on 9 April 1941.

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Photo of Mr Wilfrid Burke Mr Wilfrid Burke , Burnley

asked the Secretary of State for Air what amount is allowed to officers in the Royal Air Force for the purchase of their uniforms?

Photo of Sir Archibald Sinclair Sir Archibald Sinclair , Caithness and Sutherland

The outfit allowance to which an officer is entitled on being commissioned in the Royal Air Force or Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve is £40.

Photo of Mr Wilfrid Burke Mr Wilfrid Burke , Burnley

Is it not desirable that these officers, when training the youth of the A.T.C. should be given an allowance adequate to maintain their positions in dignity and respect?

Photo of Sir Archibald Sinclair Sir Archibald Sinclair , Caithness and Sutherland

The men to whom the hon. Gentleman refers have less kit to buy than officers of the Royal Air Force.

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