I have had an answer to my question about the UAS review, which may be of interest to readers of this thread:
Lord Garden asked Her Majesty's Government:
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. [HL1580]
Lord Drayson: The review of University Air Squadrons has now been completed and I refer the noble Lord to my Written Ministerial Statement of 10 October 2005 (Official Report, cols. WS 8-9).
(Hansard Link) There have been no changes made to the standards of recruitment and training, although the focus of the University Air Squadron has shifted to provide more emphasis on leadership and personal development training.
I was somehwat surprised that recruitment and training standards will be maintained and have put down a further question on this.