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


Coastguard Modernisation

First, I pay tribute to all the volunteers, coastguards and full-time search and rescue crews operating helicopters and lifeboats around our coastline. I welcome the retention of the Holyhead station, which is based not only on the importance of the Welsh language, as has been noted, but on the links with 22 Squadron at RAF Valley. The Secretary of State mentioned a nationally networked system, as well as consultation. When that is set up, will he ensure that there is internal consultation of individual front-line coastguards, so that they can contribute to the best and safest network, one that is fit for the 21st century?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
531 c521 
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