§ Sir Hector MonroTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he will replace the fishery protection aircraft; and what type of aircraft he intends to purchase.
§ Mr. RifkindFollowing the loss of one of the fisheries protection aircraft in May, my Department has leased a Cessna Caravan II to assist in providing aerial surveillance of fishing grounds until a permanent long-term replacement aircraft can be acquired. Consideration of options for permanent replacement is not complete, and therefore no decision has yet been taken.