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Commons · Question 10027 · Tabled 15 Jun 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 22 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Ian Byrne

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will request the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to pause the implementation of changes to Coastguard Rescue Officer remuneration while further consultation with Coastguard Rescue Officers and their teams

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 22 Jun 2026

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.  The revised model is due to be implemented in September 2026. Public safety remains our priority a...