Question
Following the complex rescue of a lady at Aysgarth Falls earlier this year, I want to pay tribute to Swaledale mountain rescue and the North Yorkshire fire and rescue service. In particular, Swaledale mountain rescue relies on dedicated volunteers to respond to emergencies right across the Yorkshire dales. Will the Secretary of State join me in praising its contribution to our rural community and continuing to support close co-ordination between its volunteer efforts and local statutory emergency services?50% vibes
Answer
I am very happy to join the right hon. Member in paying tribute to Swaledale mountain rescue and its dedicated volunteers. The rescue that he references demonstrates the vital work that they do, alongside the fire and rescue service, and I thank them for everything that they do to keep us safe.67% vibes
Verdict: AMBER (60/100)
The Secretary of State directly answered the first part of the question, clearly agreeing to join in praising Swaledale Mountain Rescue Team and offering personal thanks. The second part, about whether the Government will continue to support co-ordination between the volunteer team and statutory services, was only partly answered. The reply notes that the team works alongside the fire and rescue service but gives no clear commitment on future support, so the asker would likely need to follow up on that point.
How we got there
| Question item | Coverage | Specificity | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will the Secretary of State join in praising Swaledale Mountain Rescue's contribution to the rural community in the Yorkshire Dales? | Addressed | Direct | The item asks whether the Secretary of State will join in praising Swaledale Mountain Rescue, and the reply directly says it is 'very happy to join' in paying tribute to the named team, with a further personal thanks. |
| What is the Government's position on continuing to support close co-ordination between Swaledale Mountain Rescue's volunteer efforts and local statutory emergency services? | Partially Addressed | Hedged | The item asks about the Government's position on continuing to support co-ordination between the volunteer team and statutory services, but the reply only describes the rescue as working 'alongside the fire and rescue service' and gives no statement of intent to maintain or support that co-ordination. |