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HM Coastguard: Voluntary Work

Asked by Shivani RajaConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 16 June 2026UIN 8727

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s decision to introduce a revised volunteer model for Coastguard Rescue Officers, whether her Department has made an estimate of (a) the number of Coastguard Rescue Officers affected and (b) the average annual reduction in payments per officer.

Answered by Keir Mather

His Majesty’s Coastguard has over 3,000 Coastguard Rescue Officers, all with unique personal circumstances and we recognise that any change will affect individuals differently.

Serving CROs are entitled to compensation for up to the previous six years of service, in line with the Court of Appeal judgment regarding worker status. The MCA will calculate each person’s entitlement and contact individuals.

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