§ Baroness Rendell of Baberghasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the situation regarding the recovery programme for the Tucano aircraft and the training of UK military pilots in Australia. [HL171]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean:The Tucano recovery programme is proceeding to plan and full training capacity is expected to be available by the end of February 2001. Fifteen students are to complete their basic fast jet flying training in Australia with the Royal Australian Air Force, assisted by three RAF Qualified Flying Instructors. The first group of 10 students started flying training in Australia on 6 November and the arrangement is working well. The remaining five students will start their training on 29 January 2001.