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Originally Posted by cmonstanley
and selling sea king rescue helicopters and relying on private firm for sea search and rescue  |
The Seaking is an aircraft from the 1960's, the Merlin HC3 is the new British Military main helicopter now(came into service 2002). That being the case it makes sense to phase out the Seaking at least in this case they're not losing capabilities as a replacement is already in use & operational.
As to the tendering out of services to Civilian firms, this is nothing new & was also encouraged under the previous Government, so I wouldn't get so aerated, over this proposal as there is a precedent. (Selective recollection ?)
More privatisation under New Labour than Thatcher and Major
BBC NEWS | Business | Labour's public row over privatisation
Glass houses & stones my friend, glass houses & stones !
