AIR SEA RESCUE HELICOPTER AT LEE-ON-THE-SOLENT

Early day motion 233, tabled 21 December 1999 by Peter Viggers (Conservative). Signed by 22 members.

That this House pays tribute to the work of those who operate the Coastguard air/sea rescue helicopter at Lee-on-the-Solent; appreciates that they provide 24-hour a day cover throughout the year in the exceptionally busy area of the Solent and the English Channel; notes that various studies over the years have confirmed the Daedalus site at Lee-on-the-Solent to be the most appropriate location for the rescue helicopter on the central southern coast; and urges the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and others involved to press ahead with action to maintain and upgrade the ground facilities at Daedalus.

Signatures by party: Labour 15, Conservative 4, Liberal Democrat 3.