Search and Rescue Helicopters

HC Deb 22 May 1996 vol 278 c238W

Mr. Cox

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many search and rescue helicopters are currently based in the United Kingdom. [30204]

Mr. Soames

There are currently 19 RAF Sea King and seven RAF Wessex search and rescue helicopters in the UK. There are also four RN Sea Kings available for search and rescue duties, although search and rescue is not their primary role.