§ Mr. Nicholas BennettTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he is in a position to make a statement on the future disposition of Royal Air Force and Royal Navy air-sea rescue detachments in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. FreemanSome parts of our review of the most effective deployment of Royal Air Force and Royal Navy search and rescue helicopters have been completed and announced. Studies into the deployment of the remaining aircraft continue, and I shall tell the House the outcome as soon as possible.