HC Deb 25 April 1967 vol 745 c281W
Mr. Ford

asked the President of the Board of Trade what is the estimated numbers of trained pilots required for commercial aviation in the United Kingdom during each of the years 1967 to 1972 inclusive.

Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieu

In the light of information from existing employers of professional pilots in the U.K., the estimated numbers are:

1967 4320
1968 4750
1969 5000
1970 5060
1971 5160
1972 No figures available

Mr. Ford

asked the President of the Board of Trade what is the estimated numbers of trained pilots likely to be in service in commercial aviation in the United Kingdom during each of the years 1967 to 1972 inclusive.

Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieu

1967 4150
1968 4550
1969 5000

No estimates beyond 1969 are available.