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 untrained military parachutists there are in 16 Air Assault Brigade.
- Answer
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As at 19 April 2009, 16 Air Assault Brigade was authorised to hold 2,434 qualified parachutists. There are 293 personnel in 16 Air Assault Brigade awaiting the basic parachuting course (BPC). A further 445 personnel are no longer current (i.e. have not completed a parachute jump in the last two years). Therefore 30 per cent. (738) of the military parachutists in 16 Air Assault Brigade are not qualified.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 491 c1153W; 269809
- Session
- 2008-09
- Subjects
- Armed forces Staff Parachuting
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