§ Mr. Wilkinsonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will consult chief constables with a view to the establishment of rescue helicopters at strategic points along motorways to facilitate the evacuation of casualties, particularly in cases of multiple accidents.
§ Mr. SharplesThe Home Office has considered, with chief officers of police, the circumstances in which helicopters might be employed for police purposes. I doubt whether it would be right to use them in the manner suggested by my hon. Friend.