Down to Portland to visit the Coastwatch team on the Bill. The volunteers have experienced some horrific conditions with the wind so strong on one occasion that the watchtower was closed. Today a Force 8 was blowing and, although the conditions were bad, they weren't as horrendous as they have been. I was offered a cuppa and gratefully accepted. I then chatted to the three volunteers for an hour, which is always enjoyable. Our conversations are always wide-ranging. The Coastwatch team are wonderful and they love their role, which they do with dedication and professionalism. Next stop was the charity Island Community Action, whose volunteers look after the needs of the elderly on the island, especially those who have lost their partners. The charity, like all charities, needs more money and I hope that the Lottery will come up trumps again. I read in the papers that the Government plans to ban the sale of bags of coal and fresh logs on open fires from next February. This has not been thought through and really is a knee-jerk reaction to the green lobby. Many, many people in rural areas rely on this source of heat and I'm sure they will make their views felt in the coming days. Common sense, please, George? The coronavirus continues to dominate news outlets and the latest announcement is that 70 British holidaymakers stranded on a cruise ship in Japan are being flown home.