§ Mr. ColvinTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport why the Lepe-based Venturers search and rescue service 691W has not been accepted by the coastguard's regional controller as an operational partner in life-saving activities in the Solent; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyMy hon. Friend the Minister for Aviation and Shipping wrote to my hon. Friend on 21 March 1989 giving the background to this matter, and explaining his decision. I have nothing further to add to the contents of that letter.