Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency on maintaining operational readiness and emergency response capability following the introduction of the new Coastguard Rescue Officer operating model.

Public safety remains our priority. Contingency plans are in place to enable the continuation of maritime and coastal search and rescue.

Alongside the Coastguard Rescue Service, HM Coastguard will continue to draw upon the full UK Search and Rescue system, including HM Coastguard aviation assets, RNLI and independent lifeboats, independent rescue teams, lifeguards and other emergency services as they do today.