January 17, 1956 (22nd Parliament, 3rd Session)

Hon. R. O. Campney (Minister of National Defence):

Mr. Speaker, last Thursday the hon. member for Esquimalt-Saanich (Mr. Pearkes) inquired with respect to the provision of helicopter service for search and rescue work on the west coast.

In reply, I may say I find that for some time past one helicopter has normally been attached to the Royal Canadian Air Force search and rescue unit at Sea island near Vancouver. It is there now and is expected to remain there continuously to carry out search and rescue duties as and when required.