MP praises Dales rescue team

Julian Smith, MP for Skipton and Ripon, who is a member of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Mountain Rescue, has made the announcement after a visit to the Cave Rescue Organisation at its headquarters at Clapham earlier this month.

He met team members and was shown the off-road vehicles and other specialist equipment used in mountain and cave rescue work in and around the Yorkshire Dales.

“I was pleased to be able to meet with some of the members of the Cave Rescue Organisation in Clapham to hear about the excellent work they do to keep people safe,” he said.

“One of the aims of the visit was to hear about the challenges the organisation faces so that I can raise these at Westminster with the Government.

“I want to pay tribute to the volunteers who give their time and effort to both fundraise and rescue those in trouble both under and above ground. I look forward to continuing to support the group in the months and years ahead.”