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Proceeding contribution from Alan Reid (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 14 July 2011. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Coastguard Modernisation.


Coastguard Modernisation

I welcome the retention of both Stornoway and Shetland on a 24-hour basis, which is a big improvement on the original proposals. However, the closure of the Clyde station leaves a huge area of sea between Bangor and Stornoway without any station, as can be seen from the illustrative map. As I said in the Westminster Hall debate, that coastline presents unique challenges. So far, we have had a genuine consultation. I think that the Clyde coastguard station should be kept. Will the Secretary of State agree to receive representations on that in the coming consultation?


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