HC Deb 27 November 1996 vol 286 cc237-8W
Mr. Mans

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what was the total number of commissioned reserve officers serving with the Air Training Corps in(a) 1993, (b) 1994 and (c) 1995; and what is the present number. [6244]

Mr. Soames

The total number of commissioned reserve officers serving with the Air Training Corps in 1993, 1994 and 1995 was as follows:

  • As at 31 March 1993: 2,929
  • As at 31 March 1994: 2,944
  • As at 31 March 1995: 2,984.

The most recent centrally held figure which relates to 31 March 1996, is 2,981.

Mr. Mans

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what was the total cost of running the Air Training Corps in(a) 1993–94, (b) 1994–95 and (c) 1995–96; and what is the estimated cost of running the corps in this financial year at 1996 prices. [6242]

Mr. Soames

The total cost of running the Air Training Corps in the last three financial years was as follows:

  • FY 1993–94: £19.0 million
  • FY 1994–95: £19.8 million
  • FY 1995–96: £21.0 million

The estimated cost of running the Air Training Corps in financial year 1996–97 is currently £18.7 million.

Mr. Mans

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what were the total numbers of squadrons in the Air Training Corps in(a) 1993, (b) 1994 and (c) 1995; and what is the latest figure. [6241]

Mr. Soames

The total number of squadrons in the Air Training Corps in 1993, 1994 and 1995 was as follows:

  • As at 31 March 1993: 928
  • As at 31 March 1994: 928
  • As at 31 March 1995: 927.

There are currently 928 Air Training Corps squadrons.

Mr. Mans

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what was the total number of civilian instructors serving with the Air Training Corps in(a) 1993, (b) 1994 and (c) 1995; and what is the number currently serving. [6243]

Mr. Soames

The total number of civilian instructors serving with the Air Training Corps in 1993, 1994 and 1995 was as follows:

  • As at 31 March 1993: 4,556
  • As at 31 March 1994: 4,656
  • As at 31 March 1995: 4,603.

The most recent centrally held figure, which relates to 31 March 1996, is 4,662.

Mr. Mans

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what was the total number of cadets in the Air Training Corps in(a) 1993, (b) 1994 and (c) 1995; and what is the present total. [6245]

Mr. Soames

The total number of cadets in the Air Training Corps in 1993, 1994 and 1995 was as follows:

  • As at 31 March 1993: 35,381
  • As at 31 March 1994: 35,474
  • As at 31 March 1995: 35,343.

The most recent centrally held figure, which relates to 31 March 1996, is 34,528.