HC Deb 16 February 1987 vol 110 c489W
Mr. O'Neill

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the ratio of pilots currently engaged in flying duties to aircraft in the Fleet Air Arm.

Mr. Freeman

Approximately 1.6: 1.

Mr. McNamara

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the ratio of pilots currently engaged in flying duties to aircraft in the Royal Air Force.

Mr. Freeman

Approximately 1.7:1