asked the Minister of Aviation how many persons between the ages of 15 to 18 years are employed by British European Airways and the British Overseas Airways Corporation, respectively; and how many are granted day release.

I understand that 362 are employed by British European Airways and 343 by the British Overseas Airways Corporation. Of these, 120 and 117 respectively are granted either single day release or release in connection with, for example, sandwich courses.

Though these are relatively satisfactory figures, is there not a case for making day release compulsory?

I agree that these are relatively satisfactory figures, but I do not think that the supplementary question which the hon. Member poses arises out of this Question.