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1683324

registered interest
date	18/01/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Air Force
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Royal Air Force personnel there have been on average in each year since 2000.
tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
tabling member printed	Alan Brown
uin	10475
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2024 answer text <table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong> Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>British Army</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Royal Navy and Royal Marines</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Royal Air Force </strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2000</p></td><td><p>109,600</p></td><td><p>42,800</p></td><td><p>54,600</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2001</p></td><td><p>109,200</p></td><td><p>42,100</p></td><td><p>53,600</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2002</p></td><td><p>110,100</p></td><td><p>42,600</p></td><td><p>52,900</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2003</p></td><td><p>112,000</p></td><td><p>41,400</p></td><td><p>53,100</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2004</p></td><td><p>112,100</p></td><td><p>40,700</p></td><td><p>53,100</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2005</p></td><td><p>108,800</p></td><td><p>39,800</p></td><td><p>51,400</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2006</p></td><td><p>107,200</p></td><td><p>39,200</p></td><td><p>47,900</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2007</p></td><td><p>105,900</p></td><td><p>38,800</p></td><td><p>45,100</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2008</p></td><td><p>104,610</p></td><td><p>38,410</p></td><td><p>43,300</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2009</p></td><td><p>106,890</p></td><td><p>38,350</p></td><td><p>43,520</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2010</p></td><td><p>107,740</p></td><td><p>38,650</p></td><td><p>43,800</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2011</p></td><td><p>105,940</p></td><td><p>37,480</p></td><td><p>42,230</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2012</p></td><td><p>103,820</p></td><td><p>35,500</p></td><td><p>39,710</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013</p></td><td><p>98,630</p></td><td><p>33,860</p></td><td><p>36,690</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014</p></td><td><p>90,390</p></td><td><p>33,160</p></td><td><p>35,050</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015</p></td><td><p>85,590</p></td><td><p>32,670</p></td><td><p>33,860</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>84,700</p></td><td><p>32,480</p></td><td><p>33,410</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017</p></td><td><p>83,000</p></td><td><p>32,470</p></td><td><p>33,100</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018</p></td><td><p>80,590</p></td><td><p>32,460</p></td><td><p>32,850</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2019</p></td><td><p>78,800</p></td><td><p>32,500</p></td><td><p>32,780</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2020</p></td><td><p>79,290</p></td><td><p>32,960</p></td><td><p>32,860</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2021</p></td><td><p>81,720</p></td><td><p>33,890</p></td><td><p>33,220</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2022</p></td><td><p>80,060</p></td><td><p>33,750</p></td><td><p>33,130</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2023</p></td><td><p>76,950</p></td><td><p>32,590</p></td><td><p>31,940</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Notes/Caveats</p><p> </p><ol><li>The Average Strength of the UK Regular Forces was calculated on a yearly basis by taking the mean of the corresponding strengths reported on a quarterly basis - e.g for the year 2010, the average was calculated from the strengths as at 1 Jan 2010, 1 Apr 2010, 1 Jul 2010 and 1 Oct 2010.</li><li>UK Regulars comprise full time Service Personnel, including Nursing Services, but excluding Full Time Reserve Service (FTRS) personnel, Gurkhas, mobilised Reservists, Military Provost Guard Service (MPGS), Locally Engaged Personnel (LEP), Non Regular Permanent Staff (NRPS), High Readiness Reserve (HRR) and Expeditionary Forces Institute (EFI) personnel. Unless otherwise stated, figures include trained and untrained personnel.</li><li>Due to the lack of data available for the 1 Jan 2000 strengths, the strengths were estimated via linear interpolation between the known strengths as at 1 Apr 1999 and 1 Apr 2000. Essentially we assume the strengths change linearly from 1 Apr 1999 to 1 Apr 2000, to estimate the strength as at 1 Jan 2000. As such the averages calculated for the year 2000 include an estimated figure, making the calculated average an estimate.</li><li>UK Regular Forces strength figures used in the Average Strength calculations in the period 1 Apr 1999 - 1 Jan 2007 (apart from the 1 Jan 2000 strength discussed in caveat 3) were taken from historic &quot;UK Armed Forces Quarterly Press Releases&quot; which can be accessed here: <a href="https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20140116145335/http:/www.dasa.mod.uk/index.php/publications/personnel/military/quarterly-personnel-report" target="_blank">https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20140116145335/http://www.dasa.mod.uk/index.php/publications/personnel/military/quarterly-personnel-report</a></li><li>UK Regular Forces strength figures used in the Average Strength calculations in the period 1 Apr 1999 – 1 Oct 2023 were taken from the Joint Personnel Administration system (JPA).</li><li>The Average Strength in the year 2000 has been rounded to the nearest 100 to reflect the fact that an estimate was used in the calculations (see caveat 3).</li><li>Figures from the years 2001 - 2007 have been rounded to the nearest 100. This is due to rounded figures being used to calculate the Average Strengths.</li><li>Figures from the year 2008 onwards have been rounded to the nearest 10 in line with disclosure control policy. Figures ending in 5 are rounded to the nearest 20 to avoid systematic bias.</li></ol><p> </p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison grouped question UIN 10473 10474 question first answered 25/01/2024 15:41:15 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown

1659874

registered interest
date	11/09/2023
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Air Force
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Service Inquiry into the loss of the F-35B Lightning ZM152 (BK-18) of 617 Squadron, embarked on HMS Queen Elizabeth on 17 November 2021, what steps they are taking to address the findings that 617 Squadron "was under strength, morale was low, there were insufficient Quality Assurance checks being conducted at Marham and general readiness for FORTIS was lower than COMUKCSG had been led to believe".
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL10065
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/09/2023 answer text <p>As a direct result of the lessons identified during and post Operation FORTIS, embarked engineering workforce levels were significantly increased, in recognition of the additional workload and fatigue associated with embarked operations. Since 2021, RAF Marham has been subject to two external third-party audits, with the most recent concluding that previously identified shortfalls had been resolved, or that appropriate corrective action plans were in place. The unit maintains a full internal quality audit programme with regular continuous-improvement events and independent engineering standard evaluations. Readiness for embarked operations is constantly scrutinised, and optimised where required, during regular Carrier Strike multi-disciplinary meetings.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 25/09/2023 15:51:54 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

1486194

registered interest
date	04/07/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Air Force
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, as of today, how many qualified aircrew are available at (a) limited combat ready and (b) combat ready.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	29916
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2022 answer text <p>I am withholding the information as its disclosure would or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 13/07/2022 09:54:26 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1471665

registered interest
date	20/06/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Air Force
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the Order of Battle is for the Royal Air Force.
tabling member constituency	Bournemouth East
tabling member printed	Mr Tobias Ellwood
uin	21118
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/06/2022 answer text <p>Order of Battle is not a term commonly applied by the Royal Air Force (RAF). The information that is presented in the UK Armed Forces Equipment and Formations data, published at the following link https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/uk-armed-forces-equipment-and-formations-2021, provides the size and shape of the RAF in tables 7, 8 and 9 for 2021.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 23/06/2022 11:08:35 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood

1300756

registered interest
date	09/03/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Air Force
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with relevant stakeholders on the future of the Royal Flight; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Harrow West
tabling member printed	Gareth Thomas
uin	165430
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/03/2021 answer text <p>No 32 (The Royal) Squadron is an honorary title bestowed for service. The Squadron has a wider military Command Support Air Transport role. Royal and VVIP transport is now provided through a number of assets which conduct a range of activities, most notably Voyager. The RAF will always consult with appropriate stakeholders in making arrangements for Royal and VVIP transport.</p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 17/03/2021 17:49:57 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin
tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

1300256

registered interest
date	08/03/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Air Force
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his plans are for the future of 32 Squadron (Royal Flight); and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Harrow West
tabling member printed	Gareth Thomas
uin	164346
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/03/2021 answer text <p>RAF Northolt aerodrome is a core military establishment, delivering a breadth of important day-to-day outputs for Defence in addition to providing valuable contingency options, as demonstrated during the Olympics. RAF Northolt is not just an aerodrome, but a vibrant Defence establishment, with over 1,300 personnel based across 34 diverse units, from all three Services and wider Government. Alongside 32 (The Royal) Squadron undertaking operational command support and VIP flying, there are many other major units at the station in a variety of roles: An Army bomb disposal squadron; the British Forces Post Office; the Service Prosecution Authority; an aeronautical publication and mapping centre; two RAF bands; and a very high readiness RAF Regiment unit, which also undertakes ceremonial duties as The Queen's Colour Squadron.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey grouped question UIN 164347 question first answered 15/03/2021 12:13:07 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

984318

registered interest
date	09/10/2018
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Air Force
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is the numerical strength of (1) the Royal Air Force, and (2) the Royal Air Force Reserve.
tabling member printed	Lord Trefgarne
uin	HL10526
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2018 answer text <p>The following table contains the numerical strength of the Regular and Reserve Forces at July 2018.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p><strong>Full Time Trained and Trade Trained Strength</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Trained Future Reserves 2020</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Royal Navy/Royal Marines</strong></p></td><td><p>29,154</p></td><td><p>2,774</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Army</strong></p></td><td><p>76,877</p></td><td><p>26,789</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>RAF</strong></p></td><td><p>30,276</p></td><td><p>2,557</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Full Time Trained and Trade Trained includes UK Regulars, Gurkhas and elements of Full Time Reserve Service Personnel.</p><p> </p><p>The figures are published in the Quarterly Service Personnel Statistics at the following link:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/735714/1_July_2018_-_SPS.xlsx" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/735714/1_July_2018_-_SPS.xlsx</a></p><p> </p> answering member printed Earl Howe grouped question UIN HL10524 HL10525 question first answered 23/10/2018 14:26:34 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	1813 label Biography information for Lord Trefgarne

944047

registered interest
date	18/07/2018
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Air Force
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which elements of RAF squadrons and groups will form the proposed reformation of the Number 11 Group RAF.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	165498
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/07/2018 answer text <p>No. 11 Group of the Royal Air Force will provide command and control of air, space and cyber operations with a specific focus on UK based operations.</p><p>The Group will have at its core the National Air and Space Operations Centre based at RAF High Wycombe, and will be able to direct capabilities in support of UK operations. Work is being conducted to finalise the details of other units and organisations in the composition of the Group.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 24/07/2018 15:06:41 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

755692

registered interest
date	04/09/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Air Force
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the current difference is between the number of serving RAF personnel and the full-time military trained strength of the RAF.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, West Derby
tabling member printed	Stephen Twigg
uin	7169
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/09/2017 answer text <p>The information requested is routinely published on the Government website. Data from 1 July 2017 can be found at the following link;</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/uk-armed-forces-monthly-service-personnel-statistics-2017</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 07/09/2017 15:26:04 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	167 label Biography information for Stephen Twigg

748736

registered interest
date	05/07/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Air Force
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the shortfall in manpower is for (a) commissioned aircrew, (b) non-commissioned aircrew, (c) officers and (d) non-commissioned other ranks in (i) 14 Squadron RAF, (ii) 56(R) Squadron RAF, (iii) 8 Squadron RAF, (iv) 5 Squadron RAF, (v) 51 Squadron RAF and (vi) 54 Squadron RAF.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	3172
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2017 answer text <p>I am withholding the information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 12/07/2017 14:18:37 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones