§ Mr. BeithTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the level of training and length of experience required before aircrew can take part in Royal Air Force low-flying exercises; and what was the level of training and experience of the aircrew involved in crashes during such exercises during the last two years.
§ Mr. NeubertAircrew are not permitted to take part in RAF exercises, including low-flying exercises, until they have received appropriate training and have demonstrated that they possess the requisite skills. This was the case for all aircrew involved in major accidents during such exercises over the last two years.
§ Mr. RogersTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many aircraft crashes have taken place in(a) Wales, (b) Scotland, (c) north-east England and (d) north-west England over the past 10 years.
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§ Mr. NeubertThere have been the following major accidents involving British military airctraft since 1 January 1980:
Number wales 118 Scotland 21 North-east England 117 North-west England 5 1 Each figure includes one aircraft damaged while on the ground.