Ben Maguire endorsed Chris Kane's concerns about the [3D [K the potential financial burden and administrative requirements facing mount [5D [K mountain rescue teams due to CQC registration. He warned that these issues [K could cause many volunteers to stop their service, leading to a significant [11D [K significant gap in public safety.

Chris Kane highlighted the critical role of mountain [8D [K mountain rescue teams in Stirling and Strathallan, emphasizing their medica [6D [K medical training and unique ability to respond in difficult terrains. He ex [2D [K expressed concerns over new bureaucratic requirements and financial liabili [7D [K liabilities imposed on volunteer teams, which could lead them to step back [K from providing event cover. This, in turn, affects public safety and fundra [6D [K fundraising efforts for the teams.

He highlighted the importance of lowland rescue as a [1D [K a counterpart to mountain rescue, acknowledging its role in saving vulnerab [8D [K vulnerable individuals in hazardous waterways and rural areas. I agree with the hon. Gentleman that additional bene [4D [K benefits would be useful for mountain rescue teams, and I also believe they [4D [K they should be extended to lowland rescue.

She raised concerns that rescue cover is not exempt [K from funding cuts, which will impact event coverage for outdoor enthusiasts [11D [K enthusiasts such as fell races and mountain biking events.

That sounds like progress in the right direction, bu [2D [K but can the Minister address the absolute cost of registration, which we ha [2D [K have assessed as being between £10,000 and £20,000 per organisation? How wi [2D [K will that be reduced by the Government's actions?

Jim Shannon highlighted the dedication of mountain r [1D [K rescue teams in Northern Ireland, noting their reliance on public donations [9D [K donations and the lack of direct funding. He mentioned that despite the Dep [3D [K Department of Justice providing roughly £100,000 to nine search and rescue [K groups, it is insufficient compared to the cost of a new base for the Mourn [5D [K Mourne mountains which exceeds £1 million. Shannon requested a dedicated, r [1D [K ringfenced portion of Barnett-derived funding specifically allocated to Nor [3D [K Northern Ireland search and rescue. First of all, I thank the Minister for those suggest [7D [K suggestions and for the direct help from Government. I know that this is no [2D [K not in the Minister's remit, but I ask her to ringfence the moneys being se [2D [K sent to Northern Ireland in Barnett consequentials, because if they are rin [3D [K ringfenced, they go to where they should be.

She thanked the hon. Member for mentioning Owain Lle [3D [K Llewellyn of North Wales Police, expressing concern about the challenges fa [2D [K faced by emergency services due to increased tourism pressure.

Olly Glover praised the work of mountain rescue team [4D [K teams, highlighting their importance in ensuring safety for outdoor enthusi [7D [K enthusiasts. He mentioned his personal experience needing mountain rescue a [1D [K assistance during a hiking accident in Italy. Glover also spoke about the v [1D [K valuable services provided by Lowland Rescue Oxfordshire and noted that mou [3D [K mountain rescue teams are increasingly relied upon due to climate change-in [9D [K change-induced severe weather events. He pointed out the lack of adequate f [1D [K funding compared to other emergency services, emphasizing the need for more [4D [K more direct government support similar to what Scotland provides. Additiona [9D [K Additionally, he raised concerns over new regulations potentially impacting [9D [K impacting mountain rescue's ability to provide cover at small sporting even [4D [K events in remote areas.

Phil Brickell highlighted the importance of mountain [8D [K mountain rescue teams, noting their essential role in rescuing people from [K difficult situations. He mentioned that these volunteers often face financi [7D [K financial burdens due to vehicle and equipment costs, which are covered by [K donations. Brickell welcomed the exemption of mountain rescue vehicles from [4D [K from vehicle excise duty but expressed concerns about new healthcare standa [6D [K standards potentially burdening teams with additional administrative requir [6D [K requirements. Additionally, he suggested extending Crown indemnity or a sim [3D [K similar insurance arrangement to cover public liability and other costs for [3D [K for mountain rescue teams, reducing their financial strain. He also raised [K issues related to rehabilitation support for volunteers facing physical and [3D [K and mental health risks from dangerous rescues.

I join my hon. Friend in paying tribute to the many [K hundreds and thousands of volunteers up and down this country, some of whom [4D [K whom I will be meeting again this weekend on Sunday as I join them on a tra [3D [K training exercise in Warwickshire.

I have participated in the Allendale challenge to ra [2D [K raise money for the North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team. I thank all volunte [7D [K volunteers who get involved, wherever they are in the country. The hon. Mem [3D [K Member's speech highlights the need for the Government to recognise and sup [3D [K support the mental health and wellbeing challenges faced by these volunteer [9D [K volunteers.

She acknowledged the growing popularity of outdoor a [1D [K activities and the increasing pressure it places on mountain rescue teams. [K She supported the need for sustainable funding and better recognition of vo [2D [K volunteer efforts.

Pays tribute to mountain rescue teams in Cumbria, hi [2D [K highlighting the significant increase in call-outs due to inexperienced vis [3D [K visitors. Raises concern over proposed CQC registration costs which could f [1D [K financially cripple volunteer-led mountain rescue teams. Urges for a propor [6D [K proportionate, risk-based exemption and advocates for a dedicated Minister [K responsible for search and rescue provision.

He suggested integrating more drone technology to su [2D [K support mountain rescue operations, praising the work of Flyby Technology i [1D [K in this area.