§ Mr. Costainasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he has yet reached a decision about the provision of an Air/Sea Rescue Service for the South East.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantI have decided to provide a civil air/sea rescue service from Manston for a trial period commencing this summer and continuing until the end of 1972. My Department will shortly be inviting tenders from commercial helicopter operators for this contract. The service will be under the control of H.M. Coastguard which is responsible for the co-ordination of civil marine search and rescue.