§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what are the functions of Secretariat (Air Staff) 2b; and how many staff have been employed there in each year since 1979.
§ Mr. HanleySecretariat (Air Staff) 2b is responsible for advising on the policy and political aspects of the United Kingdom military low-flying system and dealing with the staffing of public complaints and inquiries about low-flying training.
The number of staff employed in that section in each year since 1979 is:
Year Number 1979–83 6 0 1984 7.5 1985–86 7.0 1987–88 8.0 1989 11.5 1990 13.5 1991 10.5 1992–93 8.5 Note: Excludes 50 per cent, of one principal grade responsible for whole of Secretariat (Air Staff) 2 throughout the period.