§ Mr. PrescottTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions have been held between senior management and local interests in the Humber district of the coastguard review.
§ Mr. McLoughlin[holding answer 15 April 1991]: Following my announcement of the coastguard review, the district controller at Humber maritime rescue sub centre made a direct approach to all interested local authorities in his district advising them of the review and inviting written comments. Subsequently, most of these bodies replied. I am satisfied that all local interests have had the opportunity to comment and their views are being taken into account in the draft proposals to implement the recommendations of the review.