Minister and maritime boss accused of misleading MPs over plan to stop coastguard officers’ pay

According to The Guardian, a British government minister and a senior maritime official have been accused of misleading members of Parliament over plans affecting coastguard rescue officers' employment and pay. Keir Mather, the maritime minister, allegedly made false statements this week, while Virginia McVea, chief executive of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, faced similar accusations following a parliamentary meeting a week earlier. The controversy centers on a decision to change the employment classification of coastguard officers, which would affect their hourly compensation.

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