Making Britain the Best Place to Grow Up and Grow Old
Debate between Mary Robinson and Rosie Winterton(2 years ago)
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Mary Robinson (Cheadle) (Con)
Safety is at the heart of what so many parents think of when they send their child into these settings, and I welcome the family help. Last week a child died in a nursery in my constituency, and I send my heartfelt condolences to the family. It must be a heartbreaking time. Ten years ago two other constituents lost their child, Millie, in a nursery. Dan and Joanne Thompson set up Millie’s Trust in her name, and now Millie’s Mark accredits staff in nurseries who have paediatric first aid training. Does my right hon. Friend agree that safety in nurseries and other childcare settings is vital and that paediatric first aid is vital so that members of staff know how to deal with these emergencies? Would he join me in—
Madam Deputy Speaker (Dame Rosie Winterton)
Order. A lot of speakers are trying to get into this debate, so interventions need to be very brief.