BRITISH RED CROSS FIRST AID AND ROAD SAFETY CAMPAIGN

Early day motion 683, tabled 10 October 2005 by Bob Spink (Conservative). Signed by 163 members.

That this House notes research that shows that eight people die each day on UK roads, that over half these deaths happen in the first few minutes after a crash before the emergency services arrive, and that up to 85 per cent. of preventable pre-hospital deaths may be due to airway obstruction which could be avoided with basic first aid; welcomes the British Red Cross campaigns to promote first aid and road safety; and calls on the Government to consider ways to ensure that all new drivers get more effective first aid training.

Signatures by party: Conservative 81, Labour 43, Liberal Democrat 27, DUP 4, Plaid Cymru 3, Scottish National Party 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, UUP 1.