Written question asked by Robert Key (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 October 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 November 2000. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Monday, 6 November 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he will implement joint flying rules for all three services in the Joint Helicopter Command; and if he will make a statement. (Holding answer 2 November 2000).

Answer: Mr. Key: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he will implement joint flying rules for all three services in the Joint Helicopter Command; and if he will make a statement. [134308] Mr. Spellar: [holding answer 2 November 2000]: Joint Flying Regulations have been in place for some time for all Service aircrew, including those in the Joint Helicopter Command although each of the three services retain individual regulations specific to their aircraft type and role. A review of regulations applying to military flying operations is currently under way and this work is due to be completed by January 2003. Other work, in parallel to the study, is being carried out to identify the areas where joint regulations need to be expanded.

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