Written question asked by Lord Willis of Knaresborough (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 26 June 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 July 2002. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 1 July 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many pilots trained by (a) the Joint Elementary Flying Training School at RAF Church Fenton and (b) university air squadrons have subsequently (i) joined the RAF and (ii) chosen not to do so in each of the past five years. - Including fact that in the case of the University Air Squadrons, the numbers are not immediately available and I will write and place copy in Library.

Answer: Mr. Willis: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many pilots trained by (a) the Joint Elementary Flying Training School at RAF Church Fenton and (b) University Air Squadrons have subsequently (i) joined the RAF and (ii) chosen not to do so in each of the past five years. [65392] Mr. Ingram: All of the pilots trained by the Joint Elementary Flying Training School at Church Fenton are already members of the RAF. In the case of the University Air Squadrons, the numbers are not immediately available and I will write to the hon. Member when the information has been gathered and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 388 c36W; 65392
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Air force Crew Training University air squadrons RAF Church Fenton
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk