§ Mr. MansTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many pilots there were(a) under training but not on training courses and (b) under training and on training courses in (i) 1985, (ii) 1990 and (iii) 1993; and what is planned in 1995.
§ Mr. HanleyAt 1 April 1985 and 1 April 1990, the overall total numbers of pilots under training were 881 and 633 respectively. A break-down between those on training courses and those not on training courses, could be provided only at disproportionate cost. At 1 April 1993 there were(a) 247 pilots under training but not on training courses and (b) 423 under training and on training courses. The forecasts for 1 April 1995 are 228 and 342 respectively.
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1980 1985 1990 1995 (planned) Role Nimrod MR 1/2 28 28 28 21 MP Vulcan SR2 8 — — — R Canberra 22 3 3 3 R Nimrod R 3 3 3 3 R
§ Mr. MansTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many pilots there were in RAF front-line sqadrons in(a) 1980, (b) 1985 and (c) 1990; and what is planned in 1995.
§ Mr. HanleyIt is not our practice to disclose information on this kind as it relates to operational capability.