Written question asked by Lord Garden (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Drayson (Labour) on Monday, 31 October 2005.

Royal Air Force: University Air Squadrons

Question: Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Drayson on 17 October (WA111), whether the Ministry of Defence has varied (a) the minimum medical standards for recruits to the University Air Squadrons; and (b) the total annual training hours that University Air Squadron members are required to undertake.

Answer: University Air Squadron members are required to meet the minimum medical requirements for Royal Air Force entry to a ground branch. This has not been varied by the changes recently made.University Air Squadron members are required to attend one evening per week during term time and complete 40 hours of ground training in the first year of membership, reducing to 30 hours in the second year and 20 hours in subsequent years. University Air Squadron members are also required to attend for a period of 15 days continuous training. This annual training requirement has not been varied.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 1797; 675 c8WA
Session: 2005-06
Related items: Royal Air Force: University Air Squadrons
Monday, 17 October 2005
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Air force Health Recruitment Standards Training University air squadrons
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk