Jim, all I answered a very specific question regarding why the SAR aircraft would not have its position forwarded into the public domain.
I answered it privately as it seems to have no relevance to the main point of this thread.
The question came up again, so I answered publicly.
I cannot comment on UK. But I know SAR agencies have required their FF and AIS positions to be prevented from being forwarded, as much as possible, into the public domain. I have explained why.
I've given my answer, based on my knowledge. I don't believe it really merits further discussion. It doesn't progress this thread any further.