§ 26. Mr. D. Jonesasked the Minister of Transport how many coastguard stations have been closed down around the shores of Great Britain in the past six months to the end of May, 1952; the reasons for the closure; and the number of full-time and part-time men, whose services have been dispensed with, showing part-time and full-time personnel separately.
Mr. BraithwaiteTwo-Teignmouth and Hayling Island, which were closed because they were considered unnecessary under modern conditions and having regard to the watch maintained by adjacent stations. As a result of these closures, one coastguard resigned, two voluntarily retired, and two were transferred to other stations. No part-time staff was involved.