Water Safety and Life-saving Equipment

John Bercow Excerpts

Wednesday 24th July 2019 Commons Chamber

[Victoria Atkins]

The idea of technology is a very interesting one, and I suspect that it is being looked at—through our forums, for example. I am not in a position to commit the Home Office to anything at this stage, but my officials heard the hon. Gentleman’s suggestion, and I anticipate their looking into it.

This has been an important debate, and I thank hon. Members across the House for their contributions. Water safety is not to be taken lightly, and those who vandalise equipment must be made to understand that their actions could be life-threatening. We have robust measures in place to tackle such antisocial behaviour and to safeguard the public from drowning. I very much hope that the House is reassured that there are measures in place to tackle the issues that have been raised, and I thank the hon. Lady for bringing this important debate to the House, particularly in the heat of the summer sun.

[Mr Speaker]

Has the Minister concluded her oration?

[Victoria Atkins]

There is great deal I could talk about, Mr Speaker, but it would probably not be on topic.

[Mr Speaker]

I will take that as a yes. We are deeply obliged to her.

Question put and agreed to.