§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) when he expects to receive the results of the current review of search and rescue operations;
(2) if it is the Government's intention to maintain search and rescue operations at RAF Leuchars.
§ Mr. FreemanCertain elements of our review of the most effective deployment of military search and rescue helicopters have been completed and announced. Studies into the deployment of the remaining aircraft continue, and I shall announce the outcome as soon as possible.
§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he has received about the need to maintain search and rescue operations at RAF Leuchars.
§ Mr. FreemanA number of hon. Members, including the hon. Member and my hon. Friend the Member for Tayside, North (Mr. Walker), have raised with me the importance of search and rescue operations at RAF Leuchars.