HC Deb 08 March 1984 vol 55 c710W
Mr. Robert Atkins

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is his policy on the use by the RAF of (a) tandem seating and (b) side-by-side seating in a pilot training role.

Mr. Pattie

Tandem seating is the preferred design in the light of current RAF needs.

Mr. Robert Atkins

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is his policy on the use by the RAF of (a) turbofan and (b) turboprop engines in a pilot training role.

Mr. Pattie

We are guided by the ability of the engine to meet the required performance in a cost effective way and have no preference for a particular type of engine.