§ Mr. Cryerasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the total number of aircraft damaged beyond repair by all services in routine flying exercises since 1979; and what is the total cost of these losses in (a) lives lost and (b) cash.
§ Mr. FreemanIn each year's "Statement on the Defence Estimates" are set out the details of all accidents involving loss of, or serious damage to, aircraft of the three services, as well as resultant fatalities. In the time available, it has not been possible to separate out or cost the information asked for without disproportionate effort.