HC Deb 28 January 1982 vol 16 cc405-6W
Mr. Prescott

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what is the established size of the Coastguard manpower for each year since 1970; and what are the terms of reference of the Rayner inquiry into the Coastguard establishment.

Mr. Sproat

The established size of the Coastguard manpower, including administrative support, has been as follows:

Year Number of staff
1970 518
1971 518
1972 530
1973 555
1974 560
1975 589
1976 619
1977 630
1978 639
1979 610
1980 597
1981 597
1982 597

In the course of 1982 it is intended to carry out a review of the Coastguard as one of six or seven reviews of the use and control of resources in important executive operations of Government. Precise terms of reference have not yet been drawn up.

Mr. Prescott

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what has been the total established strength of the Coastguard and auxiliaries, respectively, for each year since 1970.

Mr. Sproat

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.