Mark Menzies
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(11 years, 4 months ago)
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Mark Menzies (Fylde) (Con)
Q1. What steps his Department is taking to improve coastal safety.
The Secretary of State for Transport (Mr Patrick McLoughlin)
The Department works closely with many organisations to promote safety around our coast.
Last year we saw an increase in accidents around this time of year, and while I want to encourage everyone to enjoy our beautiful coast this summer, I want them to stay safe and to follow the advice of organisations such as the coastguard, the RNLI, the National Water Safety Forum and the Royal Yachting Association so that they enjoy their time around the coastline.
Mark Menzies
Over the summer months, millions of tourists will flock to tourist resorts such as Lytham St. Annes and the Fylde coast. Will my right hon. Friend assure the House that all will be done to keep our inshore waters as safe as possible to encourage more people to holiday here in the UK?
Mr McLoughlin
My hon. Friend is right that many constituents will flock to the coast, including the coastline in his constituency and many others around the UK. Our coastline is fantastic, attractive and beautiful, but it is also dangerous and people should not take risks or underestimate it.