HC Deb 23 February 1988 vol 128 cc159-60W
24. Mr. Steinberg

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the current ratio of pilots entering training to those leaving the forces prematurely.

52. Mr. Meale

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the current ratio of pilots entering training to those leaving the forces prematurely.

71. Mr. Bill Michie

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the current ratio of pilots entering training to those leaving the forces prematurely.

Mr. Freeman

In 1987 the ratio of students entering training as pilots to trained pilots leaving the services prematurely was approximately 2.2:1. This ratio is derived from numbers of entries to and exits from the Royal Navy, the Royal Air Force and the Army Air Corps.

87. Mr. Stott

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the current ratio of pilots entering training to those leaving the forces prematurely.

Mr. Freeman

In 1987 the ratio of students entering training as pilots to trained pilots leaving the services permanently was approximately 1.3:1. The ratio is derived from numbers of entries to and exits from the Royal Navy, the Royal Air Force, and the Army Air Corps.