HC Deb 17 February 1976 vol 905 cc611-2W
Mr. Maurice Macmillan

asked the Sectary of State for Defence how many of the trained pilots in the Royal Navy in October 1975 have completed full training as helicopter pilots.

Mr. Judd

As at 1st October 1975 there were 472 aircrew serving in the Royal Navy who had completed full training as helicopter pilots.

Mr. Maurice Macmillan

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many trained pilots served in the Royal Navy (Fleet Air Arm) in 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970 and 1975.

Mr. William Rodgers

No. Under existing arrangements all Service men in Ulster are allowed four leave travel warrants each year, and those separated from their families receive an additional eight travel warrants each year. Additionally, troops on emergency tours are granted rest and recuperation leave during their tour, with air travel provided at public expense. There are also arrangements to assist Service men to travel on leave by air.