§ Mr. Peter Reesasked the Secretary of State for Trade what was the cost in each of the past three years of the coastguard helicopter service in East Kent.
§ Mr. Clinton DavisThe cost of the helicopter service at Manston for the last three financial years has been
£ 1971–72 … … … 112,900 1972–73 … … … 143,100 1973–74 … … … 184,400 This excludes the salaries of coastguard liaison officers and the facilities which exist on the airfield.
§ Mr. Peter Reesasked the Secretary of State for Trade what plans he has for extending the coastguard helicopter service in East Kent.
§ Mr. Clinton DavisThe matter is under consideration but I am not yet in a position to announce plans.
§ Mr. Peter Reesasked the Secretary of State for Trade how many ships have been detected discharging oil in the Channel by the coastguard helicopter service in each of the past three years.
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§ Mr. Clinton DavisOne, but considerably more reports have been received from other aircraft and ships.
§ Mr. Peter Reesasked the Secretary of State for Trade how many persons have been rescued in the Channel in each of the past three years by the coastguard helicopter service.
§ Mr. Clinton DavisThe number of persons rescued by the Manston helicopter service were as follows:
The service was not operating from January to May 1971.
1971 June—December … … 34 1972 … … 85 1973 … … 56