Hull Council Leader Mike Ross calls on Government to set out “Rapid Response Plan” after North Sea Collision

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Liberal Democrat Hull Council Leader, Cllr Mike Ross, has called on the Government to hold an emergency meeting in East Yorkshire and to set out a “Rapid Response Plan” following the events unfolding in the North Sea.

The call comes as a major operation is underway off the east coast of England after an oil tanker and a cargo vessel collided in the North Sea near Hull. 

Cllr Mike Ross is calling on the Government to set out exactly what steps it will take as a result of the incident. Mike is also calling on the Government to provide local support services with any assistance they need.

Commenting, Cllr Mike Ross said: 

“While a massive emergency response is underway on the ground, we need the same level of action from the Government. 

"I am calling for the Government to set out a Rapid Response Plan.

“My thanks and admiration go to all those on the ground here who are doing all they can to work through this deeply troubling event. We need to see the government supporting that effort too."

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