Written questions

HM Coastguard: Conditions of Employment and Pay

Commons · Question 9306 · Tabled 11 Jun 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 19 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Rupert Lowe

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what statutory powers or legal obligations underpin the current employment and remuneration model for Coastguard Rescue Officers; and whether any changes to that model have been made following recent court judg

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 19 Jun 2026

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) are a Category 1 responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and continues to fulfil the responsibilities under the Act. While the MCA is a Category 1 responder, its response capabilities such as the Coastguar...