VerbatimParliament, as it happens

Air Force: Recruitment

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 7 November 2025UIN 86401

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of recruitment levels of pilot trainees for meeting the RAF’s future operational requirements.

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones

A full and ongoing assessment has been made by the Royal Air Force (RAF) to ensure that there are adequate pilot recruits entering the Service to meet future operational requirements.

The RAF has sufficient pilots to meet its current front line operational requirements.

Verbatim has judged this answer against the question that was actually asked — answered, partly answered, or evaded. Sign in to see the verdict →

Open this question in Verbatim →

Every written question, searchable

155,000 questions tabled since the election, with the answer each department gave — and the ones still unanswered, with the clock running. Free to search.

Search written questions →Read on Verbatim