Health written question – answered at on 5 June 2007.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps she is taking to ensure that the physical obstructions in Parliament square do not prevent an air ambulance landing at that location if required.
I have been asked to reply.
The London Air Ambulance (Virgin HEMS) has strict operating protocols regarding ad hoc landings in the congested area of London that take into consideration the size of the site, surrounding obstructions and the performance of the aircraft. A possible landing in Parliament square would be no different, in this regard, to landing at any other congested area site.
Yes2 people think so
No1 person thinks not
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