§ Dr. BerryTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the annual cost of the RAF pilot training operations, Bristol university air squadron and No. 3 Air Experience Flight, at Colerne airfield, Wiltshire.
§ Mr. HanleyThe Bristol university air squadron and No. 3 Air Experience Flight, which commenced operations at Colerne airfield in April have budget allocations for the current financial year of £758,000 and £329,000 respectively.
§ Dr. BerryTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many young people are currently being trained to fly at Colerne airfield; and how many of these trainees are expected to join the RAF as pilots.
§ Mr. HanleyForty-three young people are currently being trained to fly at Colerne airfield with the Bristol university air squadron. From experience, we would expect about 70 per cent. to join the RAF as pilots.