British Heart Foundation: Tipping Point Report Debate
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Lord Aberdare
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British Heart Foundation: Tipping Point Report
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Lord Markham (Con)
I believe that extensive, detailed research is being done in those areas under the overall guidance of Sir Chris Whitty. We will share this when we have the results.
Lord Aberdare (CB)
My Lords, what assessment has been made of how many extra deaths could have been prevented by faster access to defibrillators? What steps are the Government taking to increase the availability of defibrillators, particularly in the light of the current severe supply problems affecting them and their parts?
Lord Markham (Con)
I am afraid I do not have information on the number of deaths. I will investigate this. I can say that I am sure that we have all seen a great increase in the number of defibrillators and we very much encourage this.