HC Deb 26 April 1989 vol 151 c551W
Mr. Evennett

To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether he has any plans to make extended ambulance training compulsory for all ambulance service personnel in England; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Freeman

No. At the discretion of employing authorities, extended training can be made available to qualified and leading ambulance personnel, but on a voluntary basis.