Written question asked by Ian Bruce (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 28 March 1996. It was answered by Steve Norris (Conservative) on Thursday, 28 March 1996 on behalf of the Department of Transport.

Dept of Transport

Question: If he will continue to provide a search and rescue helicopter at Portland after 31st March.

Answer: Mr. Ian Bruce: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will continue to provide a search and rescue helicopter at Portland after 31 March.[24009] Mr. Norris: This temporary arrangement for the provision of a Coastguard search and rescue--SAR-- helicopter at Portland will be extended for a further eight months, until the end of November. Longer-term decisions on the disposition of SAR helicopters will depend in part on the consultation on the interdepartmental review. We hope to publish the review's findings shortly.

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