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Proceeding contribution from Frank Doran (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 14 July 2011. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Coastguard Modernisation.


Coastguard Modernisation

I am obviously very pleased that there will still be a coastguard station at Aberdeen, but I am deeply disappointed that it has been downgraded from a marine operations centre to I do not know what status. Aberdeen is a crucial location because of the North sea oil and gas industry. My disappointment is mitigated somewhat because we have managed to keep the stations in Shetland and Stornoway, which is one positive measure. The station in Aberdeen has been gearing up for its new status, and there has been investment in new technology. What are the jobs implications of the fact that its status has been downgraded?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
531 c518 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Costs Management Public expenditure Rescue services Reorganisation Maritime and Coastguard Agency HM Coastguard
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk