§ Ms Julie MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to his answer of 15 May160W 2000, Official Report, column 62W, on police helicopters, and his letter of 18 May, what is the total cost of the air package; and what items it covers. [124658]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeThe total contract cost to South Wales Police for the air support package is £542,988 for the financial year 2000–01. The contract is placed with Veritair Ltd. and covers the costs of the provision of a role-equipped helicopter, maintenance, fuel, four pilots, pilot training and base facilities.