Ensure the safety of all children with government-funded trackers
The Issue
I am a grandparent of small children, and a recent serious incident in my area made me realize the vulnerability our little ones face every day. This experience has spurred me to take action, as I believe no parent or grandparent should have to endure the heartache of losing a child. We live in an age where technology can play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of our children, yet the financial burden prevents many families from accessing these lifesaving resources.
Currently, parents can purchase trackers for their children at a hefty cost of £100, plus a monthly fee of £10 per child. This cost is prohibitive for many families, leaving a significant portion of our children unprotected. It is within our power to change this by urging our government to subsidize these important tools. By subsidizing the cost of child trackers, the government can ensure that every child, regardless of their family's financial situation, can be located swiftly if they go missing. This could drastically reduce the incidences of abductions, serious injuries, and even fatalities.
Thousands of children go missing every year in the UK, causing untold distress for families and straining public resources during search efforts. According to the UK's Missing People Charity, a child is reported missing every two minutes, and while many are found quickly, some remain lost or are found harmed. By implementing government-backed subsidies for child trackers, we can significantly enhance the ability to locate missing children quickly, potentially saving lives and making a meaningful difference in the efficacy of our public safety responses.
Let's rally the support needed to ensure no family has to experience the fear and uncertainty of a missing child. Let's urge the government to prioritize the safety of our children and invest in a solution that promises lasting change. I invite you to join me in this critical cause to protect our children. Sign this petition to call on our government to fund trackers for every child, creating a safer future for all. Together, we can make a difference. Please sign and share this petition widely.
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The Issue
I am a grandparent of small children, and a recent serious incident in my area made me realize the vulnerability our little ones face every day. This experience has spurred me to take action, as I believe no parent or grandparent should have to endure the heartache of losing a child. We live in an age where technology can play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of our children, yet the financial burden prevents many families from accessing these lifesaving resources.
Currently, parents can purchase trackers for their children at a hefty cost of £100, plus a monthly fee of £10 per child. This cost is prohibitive for many families, leaving a significant portion of our children unprotected. It is within our power to change this by urging our government to subsidize these important tools. By subsidizing the cost of child trackers, the government can ensure that every child, regardless of their family's financial situation, can be located swiftly if they go missing. This could drastically reduce the incidences of abductions, serious injuries, and even fatalities.
Thousands of children go missing every year in the UK, causing untold distress for families and straining public resources during search efforts. According to the UK's Missing People Charity, a child is reported missing every two minutes, and while many are found quickly, some remain lost or are found harmed. By implementing government-backed subsidies for child trackers, we can significantly enhance the ability to locate missing children quickly, potentially saving lives and making a meaningful difference in the efficacy of our public safety responses.
Let's rally the support needed to ensure no family has to experience the fear and uncertainty of a missing child. Let's urge the government to prioritize the safety of our children and invest in a solution that promises lasting change. I invite you to join me in this critical cause to protect our children. Sign this petition to call on our government to fund trackers for every child, creating a safer future for all. Together, we can make a difference. Please sign and share this petition widely.
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Petition created on 19 September 2026