Mr. Loy denTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will give details of the financial, buildings, equipment and manpower arrangements made between the Department of Transport and House of Keys in respect of the closure of Ramsey MRSC.
§ Mr. PortilloThe Isle of Man Government have accepted full responsibility for the coastguard auxiliary companies on the island. Their continuing training and administration will be under the supervision of a Her Majesty's Coast Guard officer on secondment to the Isle of Man Government.
The existing Her Majesty's Coast Guard rescue equipment has been valued and offered to the Isle of Man Government for purchase. They are currently considering the offer.
The buildings vacated by Her Majesty's Coast Guard are subject to negotiation between the Isle of Man authorities and the Property Services Agency.