Search and Rescue Helicopter (Western Isles)

HC Deb 02 February 1987 vol 109 c524W

Mr. Donald Stewart

asked the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects to station a search and rescue helicopter in the Western Isles.

Mr. Michael Spicer

Tendering action is now in hand. The precise date on which a search and rescue helicopter will be stationed in the Western Isles will depend on consideration of the responses to the invitations.