FAIR PAY IN THE MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

That this House recognises the work carried out by the dedicated staff of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA); notes the impact this has in saving thousands of lives a year as well as the impact on the industry and economy of this country; notes that Coastguard Watch assistants earn only just above the national minimum wage; and calls for a pay correction that addresses the huge disparity in pay rates between MCA and comparable emergency services and that recognises the value of their professionalism.