§ MR. SOARES (Devonshire, Barnstaple)I beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty whether he is aware that the coastguard staff at Hartland Quay, on the North Devon coast, consists of two men only; that these men have to patrol the coast between Mouth Mill and Sharpe's Nose, a distance of 18 or 20 miles; and whether, having regard to the character of this portion of the coast, he will increase the number of the coastguard staff, with a view of prompt assistance being rendered to vessels in distress.
§ * MR. ARNOLD-FORSTERThe detachment at Hartland Quay consists of two men who form part of the coastguard staff of the Clovelly station, consisting of one officer and eight men. Orders have recently been given for two men from Clovelly to be constantly stationed at Hartland Point Signal Station, in order to ensure a good look-out being kept on that part of the coast.