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Written question asked by Stephen Gilbert (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 26 November 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 December 2014 (named day). It was answered by John Hayes (Conservative) on Monday, 1 December 2014 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Rescue Services

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many instances affecting HM Coastguard ships there have been of fouling from abandoned or lost fishing gear in the last two years; how many operational days have been lost from (a) ship and (b) personal activities as a result of those instances; and what estimate he has made of the cost of (i) the loss of operational activity and (ii) repairs.

Answer

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency operates two small vessels in Scotland. Neither has been fouled by abandoned or lost fishing gear in the last two years.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
216043
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Fishing gear Lost property Rescue services Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk