§ Mr. PrescottTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what rescue equipment, communications equipment and vehicles he plans to make standard issue for the new limited response teams; and what steps he will take to encourage greater use of private vehicles on coastguard duties.
§ Mr. McLoughlin[holding answer 15 April 1991]: The concept of initial response teams along with their number, location, and equipment requirements necessary to meet the recommendations of the review is still being discussed and assessed. As far as the vehicular requirements of individual teams are concerned the use of private vehicles will be considered where this would provide the most suitable and cost-effective method of meeting the response criteria recommended in the review.