§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are the purposes for which police helicopters are used; and if the recent purchase of sophisticated equipment for a new helicopter by the Metropolitan Police implies any change in those purposes.
§ Mr. MayhewOperational roles include crime prevention, traffic management and patrol, searches for missing people, crowd control and transporting key personnel, forensic evidence and technical equipment. The recent purchase of sophisticated equipment for the Metropolitan Police helicopter does not imply any change in the purposes for which helicopters are used; it should increase effectiveness.