Lord German Speaks at Debate on the Cranston Inquiry

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RAMP Associate Lord German spoke at a Lords Chamber Hall Debate on small boat deaths and the Cranston Inquiry following an Oral Question by Lord Dubs. 


The Cranston Inquiry found that at least 30 people who died in a November 2021 small-boat crossing might have been saved, identifying systemic shortcomings, missed distress calls, and coordination issues in the rescue response. 


Lord Dubs asked what action the government will take in response to the report. In response Lord Hendy, the Lord's Transport Minister, stated that an interim response is planned by the end of May.

Lord Dubs

Lord German asked how the UK would implement its commitment to strengthen cooperation with France on search and rescue at sea. 

Lord Geman

In response,  Lord Hendy, the Lord's Transport Minister, stated that close cooperation with France and Belgium is being strengthened to improve maritime safety and address any gaps in coordination.

Lord Hendy

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