FIRST AID EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS

Early day motion 5, tabled 6 November 2007 by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 78 members.

That this House welcomes the British Red Cross report, Life. Live It on first aid in schools and the launch of its first aid education resource for teachers; notes that every year there are three million attendances at hospitals across the United Kingdom in cases where first aid skills could help; shares the view that in many health emergencies interventions in the first few minutes, before the emergency services arrive, can make a crucial difference to the outcome of the casualty; believes that people in the UK should have basic first aid knowledge; further notes the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority consultation on the curriculum in secondary schools; and requests the Government to consider ways of promoting first aid education in schools.

Signatures by party: Labour 32, Liberal Democrat 27, Conservative 7, DUP 6, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Independent 2, Respect 1.