CR14 Response Response Pending

MoU between Coastguard and Border Force

Recommendation

For so long as the current arrangements in relation to search and rescue in the English Channel remain in place, the roles and responsibilities of HM Coastguard and Border Force should be set out in a memorandum of understanding.

Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Response
Response Pending

No government response recorded.

Progress Timeline
Manual Entry
05 Feb 2026

Awaiting government response. Report published 5 February 2026.

Source
Inquiry Cranston Inquiry
Report The Cranston Inquiry Report 05 Feb 2026
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Responsible Bodies
HM Coastguard Primary
Themes & Tags
Emergency contingency plans Weak Government Accountability & Scrutiny Border Force Channel Mou
Recommendation age 0.5 yr
Last formal update 05 Feb 2026