HL Deb 28 February 1996 vol 569 cc104-5WA
Lord Judd

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the RAF flying training scheme is adequate to provide sufficient aircrew to ensure flexibility to meet unforeseen contingencies.

Earl Howe:

The RAF flying training scheme is adequate to meet the requirements of Britain's defence policy, as set out in the Statement on the Defence Estimates 1995. The Statement sets out our response to unforeseen contingencies.