HC Deb 03 March 1970 vol 797 cc99-100W
Mr. Prior

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will direct the National Coastguard Service to co-operate in air-sea rescue with the National Air Guards.

Mr. Goronwy Roberts

Her Majesty's Coastguard, who are the authority responsible for initiating and co-ordinating search and rescue measures for vessels in distress off the coasts of the United Kingdom, are always willing to call on effective assistance offered by voluntary organisations.