§ Mr. Sproatasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many helicopters with a civilian air-sea rescue rôle, for which grants are provided by his department, are not equipped with winches; where these helicopters are based; what estimate his Department has made of the cost of equipping them with winches; and if he will take steps so to equip them.
§ Mr. NobleAll helicopters carrying out air-sea rescue work under contract to the Department are fitted with winches when engaged in this work.