§ Andrew GeorgeTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assistance was(a) sought and (b) given by his Department's personnel following the distress alert recorded from the Bugaled Breizh on the afternoon of 15 January. [150985]
§ Mr. IngramThe Bugaled Breizh was 14 nautical miles (nm) south of Lizard. when it capsized. HMS Tyne, on Fishery Protection duties 22 nm NE of the trawler proceeded to the scene and was tasked by the Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre to co-ordinate the search. Royal Air Force and Royal Naval Search and Rescue helicopters were also deployed and recovered two bodies from the sea.