Saqib: Thank you Mr. Speaker. The community in Kingshurst, which I represent, has suffered an unimaginable tragedy earlier this week when four children fell through the ice Babbs Mill Lake . Sadly, three of the children did not survive and one, a six year old, is fighting for his life. They, and their families, are all in my thoughts and prayers. Will my Rt Hon. Friend pay tribute to the community Kingshurst which has come together and issupporting each other to get through this tragedy? And will he recognise the heroic efforts of emergency services, including the police officer who used his bare hands to try and break through the ice and then jumped in the water, with fire service personnel, without the PPE risking their own lives to save the young children.
Prime Minister: I thank my Hon. Friend, and can I send my condolences to the family and friends of all of those who lost their lives. I also join him in paying tribute to our emergency services for, as he said, their incredibly selfless actions. This whole event has completely shocked the local community and I know that my Hon. Friend will continue to do all he can to support his constituents at this difficult time.
