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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether hours flown as a member of a University Air squadron reduce the flying hours required at the first stage of the pilot training pipeline.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether hours flown as a member of a University Air squadron reduce the flying hours required at the first stage of the pilot training pipeline.
Flying hours accumulated whilst on a University Air Squadron do not reduce the hours required in the first stage of the pilot training pipeline.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps the Government is taking to ensure the continuation of Officer Training Corps and University Air Squadrons in universities.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps the Government is taking to ensure the continuation of Officer Training Corps and University Air Squadrons in universities.
The Army has 15 University Officer Training Corps (UOTC) and two University Officer Training Regiments (UOTR) covering a number of affiliated universities across the UK, delivering military, leadership and personal training development opportunities. We are committed to maintaining a nationwide footprint of UOTCs and UOTRs. Under the Army's Basic Training Transformation Programme, the current UOTC structure is being examined. The study is ongoing with no decision imminent.
The RAF has 15 University Air Squadrons (UAS) which incorporate a number of affiliated universities across a wide catchment area in the UK in geographically essential locations. UAS are a vital part of developing and recruiting talented individuals into the RAF. There are no plans to change this.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to support air training corps and university air squadrons; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to support air training corps and university air squadrons; and if he will make a statement.
The Ministry of Defence provides support to the Air Training Corps and University Air Squadrons through, for example, the provision of high quality flying training, and supporting other activities, including access to defence training areas and ranges.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many University Air Squadrons there are; and where they are.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many University Air Squadrons there are; and where they are.
| Name | Flying Headquarters |
| University of Birmingham Air Squadron (UBAS) | RAF Cosford |
| Bristol University Air Squadron (BUAS) | Colerne Airfield |
| Cambridge University Air Squadron (CUAS) | RAF Wyton |
| East of Scotland Universities Air Squadron (ESUAS) | RAF Leuchars |
| East Midlands Universities Air Squadrons (EMUAS) | RAF Cranwell |
| Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde Air Squadron (UGSAS) | Glasgow International Airport |
| Liverpool University Air Squadron (LUAS) | RAF Woodvale |
| University of London Air Squadron (ULAS) | RAF Wyton |
| Manchester and Salford Universities Air Squadron (MSUAS) | RAF Woodvale |
| Northumbrian Universities Air Squadron (NUAS) | RAF Leeming |
| Oxford University Air Squadron (OUAS) | RAF Benson |
| Southampton University Air Squadron (SUAS) | MoD Boscome Down |
| University of Wales Air Squadron (UWAS) | MoD St Athan |
| Universities of Yorkshire Air Squadrons (UYAS) | RAF Church Fenton |
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has for the future of the University Air Squadron Bursary; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has for the future of the University Air Squadron Bursary; and if he will make a statement.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans exist for the funding of (a) the Army Cadet Force, (b) University Officer Training Corps, and (c) University Air Squadrons.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans exist for the funding of (a) the Army Cadet Force, (b) University Officer Training Corps, and (c) University Air Squadrons.
asked Her Majesty's Government:How much university air squadrons received from public funds last year; how many people who had air experience with them joined the Royal Air Force last year; and what proportion of current fully qualified Royal Air Force pilots have had such experience.
asked Her Majesty's Government:How much university air squadrons received from public funds last year; how many people who had air experience with them joined the Royal Air Force last year; and what proportion of current fully qualified Royal Air Force pilots have had such experience.
Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Drayson on 17 October (WA111), whether the Ministry of Defence has varied (a) the minimum medical standards for recruits to the University Air Squadrons; and (b) the total annual training hours that University Air Squadron members are required to undertake.
Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Drayson on 17 October (WA111), whether the Ministry of Defence has varied (a) the minimum medical standards for recruits to the University Air Squadrons; and (b) the total annual training hours that University Air Squadron members are required to undertake.
Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Drayson on 21 July (WA 323), whether they have completed the review of University Air Squadrons; if so, what were the conclusions of the review; and what changes are to be made to recruitment and training standards.
Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Drayson on 21 July (WA 323), whether they have completed the review of University Air Squadrons; if so, what were the conclusions of the review; and what changes are to be made to recruitment and training standards.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what changes are planned for the operation of university air squadrons, with particular reference to flying instruction.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what changes are planned for the operation of university air squadrons, with particular reference to flying instruction.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the role of university air squadrons in (a) making a risk assessment of potential pilots and (b) providing a link between the Royal Air Force and the civilian population.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the role of university air squadrons in (a) making a risk assessment of potential pilots and (b) providing a link between the Royal Air Force and the civilian population.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what role university air squadrons play in recruiting personnel to the Royal Air Force.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what role university air squadrons play in recruiting personnel to the Royal Air Force.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what percentage of pilots entering the Royal Air Force since 1997 have passed through university air squadrons.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what percentage of pilots entering the Royal Air Force since 1997 have passed through university air squadrons.
| Total in | University air squadrons (percentage) | |
| 1997–98 | 95 | 64 |
| 1998–99 | 187 | 60 |
| 1999–2000 | 187 | 50 |
| 2000–01 | 178 | 53 |
| 2001–02 | 178 | 49 |
| 2002–03 | 177 | 53 |
| 2003–04 | 167 | 56 |
My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence (Don Touhig) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. A Royal Air Force study has been conducted to determine the appropriate size, shape and disposition of the University Air Squadrons. The study was commissioned against the background of proposed changes...
My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence (Don Touhig) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. A Royal Air Force study has been conducted to determine the appropriate size, shape and disposition of the University Air Squadrons. The study was commissioned against the background of proposed changes...
A Royal Air Force study has been conducted to determine the appropriate size, shape and disposition of the university air squadrons. The study was commissioned against the background of proposed changes to the future size of the RAF, and of the planned tri-service military flying training system in partnership with...
A Royal Air Force study has been conducted to determine the appropriate size, shape and disposition of the university air squadrons. The study was commissioned against the background of proposed changes to the future size of the RAF, and of the planned tri-service military flying training system in partnership with...
Whether they plan to change the current arrangements for University Air Squadron activities; and, if so, what changes are envisaged.
Whether they plan to change the current arrangements for University Air Squadron activities; and, if so, what changes are envisaged.
The Opposition spokesman raised the issue of university air squadrons. Does my hon. Friend accept that his inability to give us any information about the future of those squadrons will create great uncertainty in bases such as RAF Church Fenton in my constituency, which depend on the university air squadrons?...
The Opposition spokesman raised the issue of university air squadrons. Does my hon. Friend accept that his inability to give us any information about the future of those squadrons will create great uncertainty in bases such as RAF Church Fenton in my constituency, which depend on the university air squadrons?...
I understand my hon. Friend’s anxiety, but I am being asked to comment on some piece of hearsay, or whatever it is on which the hon. Member for Aldershot has based his remarks. I am not in a position to do that. It would be improper for me to mislead...
I understand my hon. Friend’s anxiety, but I am being asked to comment on some piece of hearsay, or whatever it is on which the hon. Member for Aldershot has based his remarks. I am not in a position to do that. It would be improper for me to mislead...
Let me say again that the Secretary of State meant no discourtesy to hon. Members. I made an error in not explaining at the beginning that the Secretary of State had another commitment and that that was why I am here. There was no attempt to sneak out the information....
Let me say again that the Secretary of State meant no discourtesy to hon. Members. I made an error in not explaining at the beginning that the Secretary of State had another commitment and that that was why I am here. There was no attempt to sneak out the information....
First, on behalf of the whole House, I thank you, Mr. Speaker, for granting the hon. Member for Orkney and Shetland (Mr. Carmichael) the opportunity of bringing the Minister to the House to answer on these important matters. Like him, I regard it as a gross discourtesy to Parliament that...
First, on behalf of the whole House, I thank you, Mr. Speaker, for granting the hon. Member for Orkney and Shetland (Mr. Carmichael) the opportunity of bringing the Minister to the House to answer on these important matters. Like him, I regard it as a gross discourtesy to Parliament that...