HC Deb 28 January 1971 vol 810 c177W
Mr. Wilkinson

asked the Minister of State for Defence what is the capability for night rescue operations of the search and rescue helicopters of Number 18 Maritime Group, Royal Air Force Strike Command; whether he is satisfied with this; and whether he is considering improvements either in equipment or training.

Mr. Lambton

The search and rescue helicopters of Number 18 (Maritime) Group are able to carry out search operations by night over the sea but not to undertake winching. The case for an improvement in capability is now under study.