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Written question asked by Gerald Howarth (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 April 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 May 2002. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 May 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many training jumps from (a) balloons and (b) aircraft recruits to the Parachute Regiment are required to make as part of their training; what aircraft are used by the Royal Air Force to provide parachute training for recruits to the parachute regiment; and if he will make a statement on the adequacy of capacity to provide this basic training.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
384 c788W; 52592;52593
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Armed forces Military aircraft Training Parachuting
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk