FIRST AID IN THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM

Early day motion 4, tabled 9 May 2012 by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 135 members.

That this House supports the British Red Cross recommendation to the National Curriculum Review that schoolchildren be taught the skills, knowledge, attitudes and values that will help them to be resilient in a crisis and to help others in need; is concerned that only seven per cent of the UK population has adequate first aid skills and feels confident and willing to give first aid; welcomes the new online teaching package, which is part of the Life. Live it. campaign to bring first aid to youngsters through learning in the classroom and outside school; shares the view that the British Red Cross and St John Ambulance are in a position to help teachers and schools; and requests the Government to consider ways of promoting first aid education in the National Curriculum.

Signatures by party: Labour 84, Liberal Democrat 22, Conservative 14, DUP 6, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Scottish National Party 2, Alliance 1, Green 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1.