HC Deb 25 February 1993 vol 219 c718W
Mr. Jamieson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has for the future of Chipmunk training at Plymouth airport; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

There are no plans to change the arrangements for carrying out Royal Navy flying training at Plymouth airport. The current contract for the management of this training will expire in March 1994 and a replacement contract is under negotiation.

Mr. Jamieson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the total cost per annum of the Chipmunk training at Plymouth airport.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

The estimated annual cost of Chipmunk training at Plymouth airport is £640,000.