Oral Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
“If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 16 May 2024Answered: 22 May 2024
Asked by
Chris Elmore
Labour — Bridgend
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office (Ms Abena Oppong-Asare)
The emergency alert system is a vital tool for warning and informing in a case of a serious incident where there is a threat to life. This Government have used the tool five times, including the largest ever deployment for Storm Éowyn. We are incorporating the lessons identified, including on improved targeting, into alert mechanisms.