Rt. Hon. Sir Alan Beith MP

Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Berwick Upon Tweed

 Alan Beith

Moves to privatise Search and Rescue helicopters are "deplorable", says Alan Beith

10.45.00am BST (GMT +0100) Tue 18th Apr 2006

Alan Beith with a Sea King helicopter at RAF Boulmer (photography: Clare Mills)

The Search and rescue crews from RAF Boulmer do a superb job.

Alan Beith has reacted angrily to suggestions that the Labour government wants to privatize Search and Rescue services, including the Sea Kings at RAF Boulmer.

Alan said

"This is a deplorable suggestion. It is also completely unnecessary.

"Privatisation would put at risk the high level of skills which the RAF aircrew bring to Search and Rescue.

"The service is also hugely valued and generates an immense level of support for the RAF in the community."

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