Royal Air Force

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 4:51 pm on 4 May 1995.

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Photo of Margaret Ewing Margaret Ewing , Moray 4:51, 4 May 1995

We all agree that search and rescue services are an important part of the work of the RAF. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that there is no need to accept arguments that are often propounded by other hon. Members that the capability represents a cost to the taxpayer, because all the RAF stations involved in mountain search and rescue services regard it as part and parcel of their general training, therefore it is a commitment rather than a cost to the taxpayer?