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Gives details of the government's plans to modernise the coastguard in light of responses received to a consultation.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Modernisation proposals announced for coastguard stations.
Outlines plans to ensure the continuation of search and rescue helicopter services from Portland, Lee on Solent, Shetland and Isle of Lewis.
Announces an extension in the response period for a consultation on proposals to modernise the coastguard service.
Statement about irregularities in the preferred bidders application to the search and rescue helicopter competition that needed clarification.
Update on the helicopter bidding competition which has been delayed by irregular practices by a competitor which require investigation.
The Secretary of State for Transport and Irish Transport Minister are aiming for the Commissioners of Irish Lights to become self-financing.
Plans to negotiate with the preferred bidder for provision of a search and rescue helicopter capability have been delayed.
We have launched a consultation on proposals to modernise the coastguard service.
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