§ Mr. SalmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will publish a table showing the planned number of people on watch at Aberdeen MRC at the following dates(a) 5 April, (b) 5 June and (c) 5 August 1989 showing a detailed split into qualified officers, trainees and auxiliaries.
§ Mr. PortilloThe planned strength for 5 April is four experienced regular officers, one regular officer under training, and one auxiliary.
It is not possible to forecast with certainty the composition on the other dates, due to the possibilities of unforseen absences affecting any plans which may be made now. However, the watch is expected to comprise four regular officers (of whom normally not more than one would be under training) and one or two auxiliaries per watch. It is planned not to have fewer than four persons on watch.