Awarding of private search and rescue contracts raises serious concerns over operational effectiveness - Maria Eagle
Updated: 2012-02-08 18:27:10
Maria Eagle MP, Labour’ Shadow Transport Secretary, responding to the awarding of private contracts to provide the UK’ Search and Rescue service, said:

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