Mr. O'NeillTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what consideration has been given to the possibility of chartering civil aircraft to transport Sea King helicopters to Bangladesh.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonRFA Fort Grange was considered by the Overseas Development Administration to represent the most cost-effective way of deploying and304W operating RN Sea King helicopters in aid of Bangladesh. The Fort Grange will provide a highly flexible operating base for both the Sea Kings and the six Royal Marine rigid raider boats which she is also carrying.