Fast Jet Pilots (Hansard, 11 March 2002)

HC Deb 11 March 2002 vol 381 c658W 658W

§ Mr. Gray
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many fast jet pilots have left the RAF in each of the past five years; how many of those left at the end of their commission; and how many sought premature voluntary retirement. [41610]

§ Mr. Ingram
[holding answer 8 March 2002]The numbers of fast jet pilots who left the RAF in each of the past five years are set out in the table.

Exits at end of commission² PVR Other reasons³ Total

1997–98 56 23 3 82

1998–99 64 23 7 94

1999–2000 53 23 4 80

2000–01 37 22 0 59

2001–02¹ 46 21 4 71

¹ Figures to 31 January 2002

² Includes those leaving at option points

³ Includes compulsory retirement, medical discharges and death-inservice

	Exits at end of commission²	PVR	Other reasons³	Total
1997–98	56	23	3	82
1998–99	64	23	7	94
1999–2000	53	23	4	80
2000–01	37	22	0	59
2001–02¹	46	21	4	71
¹ Figures to 31 January 2002
² Includes those leaving at option points
³ Includes compulsory retirement, medical discharges and death-inservice