§ Mr. Simon CoombsTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many military parachute jumps were made in each of the last five years; and how many injuries were sustained as a result. [12939]
§ Mr. SoamesThe total number of military parachute jumps and injuries sustained requiring medical treatment in the years 1991 to 1995 were as follows:
Year Jumps Injuries Percentage of injuries 1991 42,964 65 0.15 1992 42,957 105 0.24 1993 49,212 92 0.18 1994 48,608 194 0.19 1995 42,861 149 0.11 1Includes one fatality.