HC Deb 25 April 1990 vol 171 c212W
Mr. Sheerman

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what progress has been made in ensuring all schools attain his Department's guidelines standards in first aid provision.

Mr. Alan Howarth

Responsibility for first-aid arrangements in schools rests with local education authorities and other education powers. The results of a recent survey by St. John Ambulance are being studied by my Department in consultation with the Health and Safety Executive, and we shall consider the need for any possible additions to the existing guidance.