§ 83. Commander Courtneyasked the Secretary of State for Defence what the current re-engagement rate is in the Royal Navy; and if he is satisfied with the present rate of recruitment of Fleet Air Arm aircrew.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuThe current re-engagement rates for men completing first engagements are about 48 per cent. at 12 years and 24 per cent. at 9 years. Whilst recruitment of pilots is satisfactory at present, we are facing an increasing requirement for observers, and there is still a need to increase the average length of service of all aircrew.