My predecessor announced on 22 November 2011 that the modernisation programme to implement the new HM Coastguard structure would be driven by prevailing operational requirements and would therefore be subject to ongoing review. If a Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), planned to close as part of the modernisation programme, encounters significant staff retention issues, it may be sensible to consider daytime-only or variable hours operating until its operations are transferred into the future coastguard structure. The vast majority of incidents managed by the coastguard take place in daylight hours and effective mechanisms already exist for transferring responsibilities to other centres if at any time an MRCC is closed. I would look at any such cases on an individual basis in the light of the operational factors at the time and against the background of the need to ensure the safety of mariners and the general public at all times.