First Aid (Hansard, 10 June 1999)

§ Mr. Paul Marsden
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what funding is given to schools to provide first aid training to school children. [85699]

§ Mr. Charles Clarke
There is no specific funding allocated to schools to provide first aid training, but schools may choose to use part of their budget to do so if they wish.

§ Mr. Paul Marsden
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment how many and what percentage of school children currently receive first aid training in schools; and if he will make a statement. [85701]

§ Mr. Charles Clarke
The Department for Education and Employment does not collect these data.

§ Mr. Paul Marsden
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will introduce first aid training for all school children. [85700]

§ Mr. Charles Clarke
On 13 May, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Employment announced his proposals for the review of the National Curriculum in England. These include a non-statutory framework for Personal, Social and Health Education. At Key Stage 2 and 3, it is proposed that to develop a healthy lifestyle and keep themselves and others safe, pupils should be taught basic emergency aid procedures and where to get help and support.