§ Mr. Denzil Daviesasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement about the future training pattern of Royal Air Force pilots.
§ Mr. LeeThe content of RAF training, which is designed to produce pilots of the highest quality in their assigned roles with fast jet, multi-engined and helicopter types, remains unchanged, although we are continually seeking to refine and improve our training methods. In the current financial year, to save fuel, some management adjustment to the timing of certain courses is being made; but overall course lengths, flying hours and numbers in training are being maintained.
§ Mr. Denzil Daviesasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether changes will have to be made in the training pattern for new pilots following the cut in the Royal Air Force's fuel allowance.
§ Mr. LeeI refer the right hon. Member to the answers I gave to the hon. Member for Kingston-upon-Hull, North (Mr. McNamara) on 9 January 1985 at column459.