So, Transport Secretary Justine Greening has decided to scrap the Coastguard Helicopter.

I wonder has Miss Greening ever:

1. Been to Portland?

2. Seen the seas off Portland during a force eight gale?

3. Ever found herself at sea needing to be rescued?

4. Fallen from a cliff?

I suspect not. She says: “I remain convinced that the closure of Portland will not increase the overall risk of life in the UK search and rescue region.”

I sincerely hope that she does not live to regret that statement.

D Barton Croft Road Portland