§ Mr. Tony Speller (Devon, North)I seek to present a humble petition on behalf of the residents of and visitors to north Devon who fear that helicopters of 22 Squadron (Search and Rescue), at present stationed at RAF Chivenor in north Devon, may be removed to RAF Brawdy in south Wales. There is an additional 30 minutes flying time from RAF Brawdy to north Devon and the petitioners believe that that flying time is too great to provide the same standard of cliff, moor and sea rescue facilities that presently prevails along the north Devon coast and throughout the area.
961 Wherefore your Petitioners pray that your Honourable House recognise the threat to safety and presses the Secretary of State for Defence to ensure that this service is continued from RAF Chivenor.
And your Petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray, etc.
§ To lie upon the Table.