HC Deb 19 March 2001 vol 365 cc86-7W
38. Mr. Brazier

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects fast jet pilot numbers in the RAF to reach establishment. [152735]

Mr. Spellar

Based on current forecasts, it will take some years for pilot numbers in the RAF to be in balance with the requirement. A range of measures have been taken to achieve this but these will inevitably take time to have an effect.