[Written Question] HM Coastguard: Voluntary Work

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 potential impact of proposed changes to Coastguard staffing arrangements on volunteer retention.

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 potential impact of proposed changes to Coastguard staffing arrangements on volunteer retention.

Andrew Snowden (PERSON) State for Transport (ORG) Department (ORG)

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