Written question asked by Tony Speller (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 December 1989. It was answered by Lord McLoughlin (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 December 1989 on behalf of the Department of Transport.

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Written question

Question

If, in circumstances when primary coastguard is not available on a 999 call, secondary station contacted has a firm procedure for reporting back to primary station or takes control of incident; & to comment with regard to incident on 15 August in which a youth drowned in Rapperee Cove, Ilfracombe.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

163 c538-9W;163 c538W

Session

1989-90

Subjects

Emergency calls Rescue services Drownings Ilfracombe