Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Department for Transport

Oral Answers to Questions

Iain McKenzie Excerpts
Thursday 27th June 2013

(10 years, 12 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Iain McKenzie Portrait Mr Iain McKenzie (Inverclyde) (Lab)
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It has been revealed that the maritime rescue co-ordination centre in Belfast has been staffed below risk level on 191 shifts this year alone. Does the Minister find that acceptable, and, if he does not, what is he doing about it?

Lord McLoughlin Portrait Mr McLoughlin
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It is vital that we have cover, and that if there is low availability pairing arrangements ensure that others take over that cover. We will not demur from our responsibility.