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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 16 December 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 January 2010. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Monday, 18 January 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Forces: British Overseas Territories

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence with reference to the answer of 14 October 2009, Official Report, columns 1362-3W, on armed forces: foreigners, how many of the 390 British Overseas Territories personnel serving in the armed forces (a) are trained helicopter pilots and (b) serve in the Royal Air Force.
Answer

Of the 390 British Overseas Territories personnel serving in the armed forces as at 1 September 2009, fewer than five are trained helicopter pilots. 10 are serving in the Royal Air Force, one of whom are trained helicopter pilots. All figures are rounded to the nearest five.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
504 c11W; 309275
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Armed forces British overseas territories
Link
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