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, if he will list the criteria used by his Department to evaluate the success of the Joint Elementary Flying Training School at RAF Church Fenton to train RAF pilots in the elementary stage of their flying career; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Willis: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the criteria used by his Department to evaluate the success of the Joint Elementary Flying Training School at RAF Church Fenton to train RAF pilots in the elementary stage of their flying career; and if he will make a statement. [65297] Mr. Ingram: Success is judged by the output of students on time, to the required standard, and with a failure rate of less than 15 per cent. The School at Church Fenton has met these criteria.

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