I am truly fascinated by the concept of getting value for money from the public sector. As a UK taxpayer for 33 years, I am yet to see this.
Don't worry, as an ex-patriate, the incompetents that you lot put into power still grab a shed-load of cash from me and what do I get for it?
If you are getting 3 hours a day out of your police heli, you are doing well. Remember that this is averaged out over 12 months.
If you want more out of your heli, you have to pay more.
Hamster wheel vacated - NEXT !!