HC Deb 15 December 1948 vol 459 c1192
24. Sir Basil Neven-Spence

asked the Secretary of State for Air if a decision has yet been reached on the question of establishing Air Sea Rescue Units of the Auxiliary Air Force; and where they are to be established.

Mr. de Freitas

No, Sir, but a decision will be taken shortly.

Sir B. Neven-Spence

Will the Under-Secretary bear in mind that if he likes to send a telegram to the Shetlands it will produce results, because they are ready to form a unit tomorrow?

Mr. de Freitas

I am quite certain of that, and many coastal counties in the United Kingdom are willing to form these units. too.