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Written question asked by Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 2 April 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 April 2009. It was answered by Bob Ainsworth (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 April 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed forces: Parachuting

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many (a) basic and (b) specialist military parachuting courses have been suspended as a result of aircraft unavailability in the last 12 months.
Answer

Over the last 12 months (1 April 2008 to 1 April 2009) a total of 11 parachuting courses were cancelled due to lack of aircraft. Of these, eight were basic courses, including basic regular para; basic TA para; re-qualifying courses, and three were specialist courses including special forces.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
491 c1153W; 269808
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Armed forces Parachuting
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk