HC Deb 19 March 1986 vol 94 c215W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what purpose helicopters supplied to India through the use of aid moneys will serve.

Mr. Raison

The helicopters will be used primarily in the Indian oil and natural gas industry, and thus to help strengthen India's economy. To secure maximum efficient operation of the helicopters they may also be used in certain other transport operations of the Indian Helicopter Corporation.