Written question asked by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Monday, 21 May 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 May 2012. It was answered by Mike Penning (Conservative) on Thursday, 24 May 2012 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Rescue Services: Northern Ireland
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what recent discussions she has had with UK search and rescue on the creation of a permanent search and rescue helicopter base in Northern Ireland.
[109326]
- Answer
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DFT is procuring a UK wide search and rescue helicopter service. The UK SAR procurement has mandated the geographical location of only one UK base, at Lee on the Solent. The location of the remaining nine bases will be the subject of bids and subsequent evaluation, and any basing solution proposed by bidders must be able to be able to meet the key user requirements for the service.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 109326; 545 c787W
- Session
- 2012-13
- Subjects
- Helicopters Northern Ireland Rescue services
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