A Bill to require the teaching in schools of skills relating to emergency situations, including life-saving skills; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Dr Neil Shastri-HurstConservative
1 May 2026
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This bill would require schools to teach emergency response skills, including life-saving techniques, as part of the curriculum. It aims to equip pupils to act safely in emergencies and understand basic life-saving concepts. The proposal is at its first reading in the House of Commons and is sponsored by Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst.
The bill has been introduced and is at the 1st reading stage in the Commons as of 13 January 2026. It will require further readings and committee scrutiny if it is to progress.
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13 Jan 2026
The 2024-2026 session of Parliament has come to an end so the House of Commons is now prorogued until the next session begins on 13 May 2026. Prorogation is the formal end to the parliamentary year.
This Bill will therefore make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
