§ 75. Mr. Will Owenasked the Secretary of State for Defence what consultation he has had with the Royal National Lifeboat Institute prior to taking his decision to withdraw the Royal Air Force Sea-Rescue service from Acklington, Northumberland; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ReynoldsNone. Whilst these helicopters will move from Acklington it is not our intention to withdraw them from the area.