HC Deb 06 May 1998 vol 311 c390W
Mr. Alan Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many watch officers are currently employed at Forth and Tyne-Tees coastguard stations. [40902]

Ms Glenda Jackson

There are currently 17 watch-keeping Officers employed at both Forth Coastguard Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre and Tyne Tees Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre. The grades included in these totals include: Watch Managers, Senior Watch Officers, Watch Officers and Watch Assistants.