§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many ground crew there were attached to 9 Squadron of the RAF in(a) 1980, (b) 1985 and (c) 1990; and what is planned for 1995.
§ Mr. HanleyThe information for 1980 and 1985 is not available in the form requested and could be provided only at disproportionate cost. The integral ground crew establishment for 9 Squadron as at 1 April 1990 was 154 posts. The forecast for 1 April 1995 is 134.