HM Coastguard
2026-06-09 · Department for Transport · 8682 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s announcement regarding the future model for Coastguard Rescue Officers, whether she assessed alternative operating models prior to making a decision.
Answer
Changing the Coastguard Rescue Service operating model was not something which we wanted to do but is a mandated consequence of the Court of Appeal ruling. Public safety remains our priority and careful consideration was given to the options for a revised...