HC Deb 25 May 2004 vol 421 c1615W
Llew Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many helicopters are available in the Greater London area for use in emergency evacuation of people who may be injured in a terrorist attack in London. [175137]

Mr. Ingram

No military helicopters are dedicated to the task of evacuating people who might be injured in a terrorist attack in London. However, there are a number of military helicopters based in the vicinity of Greater London that could be made available to assist the civil authorities if necessary.