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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

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

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

Type
Written question
Reference
109326; 545 c787W
Session
2012-13
Subjects
Helicopters Northern Ireland Rescue services
Link
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