Category Archives: Coastguard

“PROFOUND DISAPPOINTMENT” AT FORTH COASTGUARD NEWS

North East Fife’s MP has expressed his “profound disappointment” at the news that Forth Coastguard in his constituency is set to close. The announcement by the Transport Secretary Phillip Hammond in the House of Commons, despite vigorous representations by Sir …

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Coastguard Restructuring Climbdown “A Victory For Common Sense” – Ming Campbell

Reports that a review of Government plans to restructure the Coastguard service may be underway have been welcomed by Sir Menzies Campbell MP. Sir Menzies, whose North East Fife constituency is home to under-threat Forth Coastguard, said: “If these reports …

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CAMPBELL VOICES OPPOSITION TO COASTGUARD CLOSURE PROPOSAL

North East Fife’s Member of Parliament Sir Menzies Campbell has voiced his strong opposition to the proposal to close Fife Ness Coastguard station to the UK Transport Secretary. Fife Ness covers the eastern coastline of Scotland from the border up …

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COASTGUARD CONSULTATION “A PROPOSED REORGANISATION TOO FAR”

North East Fife’s MP and MSP have branded the consultation by the UK Department of Transport on modernising the Coastguard as a “proposed reorganisation too far”. Sir Menzies Campbell MP and Iain Smith MSP have highlighted the importance of Fife …

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