Oral Answers to Questions

Paul Masterton Excerpts

Tuesday 19th June 2018 Commons Chamber

[Steve Brine]

I am not the all-seeing eye, so all I can say is yes, I will look very carefully at the issue that my hon. Friend raises.

[Paul Masterton (East Renfrewshire) (Con)]

12. What steps he is taking to support community first responder units.

[The Minister for Health (Stephen Barclay)]

Community first responders play a valuable role in helping ambulance services. Support includes ongoing training, necessary medical equipment and occupational health support.

[Paul Masterton (East Renfrewshire) (Con)]

In just five years, the Neilston and Uplawmoor first responders have responded to over 1,300 calls, saving many lives, and earlier this month they received the Queen’s award for voluntary service. Will the Minister join me in congratulating all the volunteers and paying tribute to community first responder units right across the United Kingdom?

[Stephen Barclay]

I am very happy to join my hon. Friend in congratulating Stuart McLellan, Ross Nelson and the volunteers that play such a key role. I know that my hon. Friend the Member for Brigg and Goole (Andrew Percy) also performs this service in his constituency. I have spoken to him about it and I know that it plays a very valuable role.