Skip to main content

Written question asked by Lord Moonie (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 January 2011.


Armed Forces: Parachute Operations

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many troops are currently qualified to be deployed on operations by parachute.
Answer

Across the three services, 3,119 regular personnel are qualified to parachute on operations. Information on Special Forces has been excluded to protect operational capability.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5584; 724 c130WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Armed forces Parachuting
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk