Written questions

Maritime and Coastguard Agency: Recruitment

Commons · Question 8503 · Tabled 10 Jun 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 15 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Gregory Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to ensure adequate numbers of personnel entering the Maritime and Coastguard Agency in the context of recently announced changes to remuneration.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 15 Jun 2026

We deeply value and recognise the significant service Coastguard Rescue Officers provide along our coastline, and we will be supporting them during this transition. Where Coastguard Rescue Officers are unfortunately unable to continue, local teams will be...