CHILDREN'S ACCESS TO LEISURE SCHEMES DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Early day motion 407, tabled 16 February 2000 by Lord Willis of Knaresborough (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 73 members.

That this House welcomes the increased opportunities for children to participate in leisure schemes during school holidays; is concerned that some children are needlessly prevented from participating in such schemes because of their medical conditions; believes that any appropriate first aid treatment approved for use in schools by the local authority should be extended for use by approved staff in charge of leisure schemes, particularly in the case of anaphylactic shock where administration of adrenalin auto-injectors should be readily available; and calls on the Government to issue clear guidance or statutory regulation to protect staff where insurance cover is necessary for the administration of adrenalin.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 38, Labour 27, Conservative 3, Labour/Co-operative 3, Independent Labour 1, UUP 1.