HC Deb 07 July 1981 vol 8 cc120-1W
Mr. Trotter

asked the Secretary of State for Defence which stations are the bases for the three existing Royal Auxiliary Air Force squadrons; whether they are up to strength; how many additional squadrons it is intended to form; and where they will be based.

Mr. Goodhart

The three Royal Auxiliary Air Force regiment squadrons are based at RAF Scampton, RAF Lossiemouth and RAF Honington. Currently the Royal Auxiliary Air Force regiment squadron at RAF Honington is at full strength, and the squadrons at RAF Lossiemouth and RAF Scampton are at 61 per cent. and 76 per cent. strength respectively.

The Royal Auxiliary Air Force regiment squadron programme is being closely monitored and progress is encouraging. It is intended to form three new squadrons at other operational units, but it is not yet possible to say where they will be.