§ Mr. Home RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make any contribution towards the extra costs incurred by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution to meet additional responsibilities in areas like the Firth of Forth as described in the Defence Open Government document of October following the closure of RAF search and rescue helicopter bases at Leuchars and elsewhere.
§ Mr. NorrisThe Royal National Lifeboat Institution provides an excellent service under its royal charter which is entirely supported by voluntary public subscription. It is a matter for the institution whether it would apply to the Government for any funding.