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UK Parliament Written Questions Saturday 15 August 2026, 02:56 UTC By Mr Andrew Snowden 1 min read
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Mr Andrew Snowden Answering Body: Department for Transport Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of the proposed staffing changes on Coastguard operations in North West England.

Question by: Mr Andrew Snowden Answering Body: Department for Transport Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of the proposed staffing changes on Coastguard operations in North West England.
Andrew Snowden (PERSON) State for Transport (ORG) Department (ORG) North West England (LOCATION)
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