Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at on 26 February 1929.
asked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that many of the fishermen of Padstow, Port Isaac, and other parts of North Cornwall feel that more coast watchers are needed, especially in bad weather, in order that timely notice may be given of fishing vessels in distress; that in the recent case of the fishing vessel "Our Girlie," when five fishermen nearly lost their lives and their boat was wrecked, the skipper burnt flares consisting of blankets and bedding soaked in petrol, a statutory distress signal, from 10.30 p.m. until the lifeboat arrived at 5.30 a.m.; and whether he will consider increasing the number of the coast watchers so that a continual look-out can be kept, especially in had weather?