HC Deb 01 December 1967 vol 755 cc198-9W
Captain Orr

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will state his estimate of redundancies of Royal Air Force pilots during the next five years.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

I have nothing to add to the Answer given to the hon. Member for Liverpool, Garston (Mr. Fortes-cue) on 29th November.—[Vol. 755, c.115–16.]

Captain Orr

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what arrangements are being made to find alternative employment in the United Kingdom for Royal Air Force pilots who become redundant during the next five years.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

All Royal Air Force personnel who become redundant receive comprehensive advice and assistance to help them find civilian employment which will make the fullest use of their skills and experience. Pilots who wish to continue flying are given opportunities to study for the civil licence written examination and to spend 28 days at a civil flying school.