Patrick Hurley

Patrick Hurley

Labour — Southport

Speaking in the House of Commons on 2 September 2025

Debate

Defibrillators

Contribution

First, I add my voice to those calling for VAT to be removed from defibs. That appears to be an easy win for the Government at the coming Budget. Secondly, a lot of Members have spoken about voluntary groups and charities in their constituencies that do good work. The Southport Saviours charity in my constituency does sterling work to raise funds and awareness and to put defibrillators into parks and on to the streets. The charity organises the annual “Defib Dash” fundraising run, which takes places later this month and which I have, perhaps in an ill-advised moment, signed up for. Will my hon. Friend commend charities across the country and give her support for the work they do?

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