Written question asked by Lord Mottistone (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 March 1999. It was answered by Lord Gilbert (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 March 1999.

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Gilbert, RtHonLord

Question

Whether, in view of a recent Ministry of Defence statement that, on the introduction of a multi-role aircraft for the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force in 2012, it would be logical to draw aircrew from the same service, they can give an assurance that there will always continue to be opportunities for naval warfare officers to specialise in fixed wing flying from aircraft carriers. [HL 1326].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

598 c16WA; HL 1326

Session

1998-99

Subjects

Air force Navy Military aircraft