§ Mr. Anthony Grantasked the Secretary of State for Trade what was the number of rescues undertaken by coastguard, lifeboat or helicopter services for the years 1970 to 1975 inclusive and the number of such rescues so far undertaken this year.
§ Mr. Clinton DavisThe number of search and rescue operations co-ordinated by Her Majesty's Coastguard, including lifeboat and helicopter services, were as follows:
1970 … … 2,919 1971 … … 3,518 1972 … … 4,460 1973 … … 4,811 1974 … … 5,572 1975 … … 4,628 1976 (to 3rd August) … … 2,400 As from 1975 certain minor operations are excluded.