§ Ms WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what arrangements he has made to launch the Coastguard Agency on 30 March; and if he will give full details of all costs associated with the promotion of this event.
§ Mr. Norris[holding answer 29 March 1994]: My noble Friend the Minister for Aviation and Shipping formally launched the Coastguard Agency at a press briefing held on 30 March in the agency's headquarters in Southampton. At about the same time press briefings were also held at a number of HM Coastguard's 21 rescue centres around the coast. The final costs associated with the launch on 30 March are expected to be in the region of £4,000, which includes £5 per head for the buffet lunch for staff of the agency, used to mark the occasion in various ways.