Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 114082
Armed Forces: Parachuting
Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026
Question
Ben Obese-Jecty
Conservative — Huntingdon
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Basic Parachute Courses a) took place in 2024, b) took place in 2025 and c) are due to take place in 2026 at No 1 Parachute Training School, Brize Norton.
Answer
Al CarnsThe number of Basic Parachute Courses (BPCs) by year at Brize Norton are as follows: 2024: 9 2025: 5 2026: 7 forecast