Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Paulette Hamilton and Julie Minns

Thursday 6th March 2025 Commons Chamber

[Paulette Hamilton (Birmingham Erdington) (Lab)]

1. What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the emergency alert system.

[Ms Julie Minns (Carlisle) (Lab)]

9. What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the emergency alert system.

[The Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office (Ms Abena Oppong-Asare)]

The emergency alert system is a vital tool for warning and informing in a case of a serious incident where there is a threat to life. This Government have used the tool five times, including the largest ever deployment for Storm Arwen. We are incorporating the lessons identified, including on improved targeting, into alert mechanisms.