Cardiac Screening: Young People

Debate between Tania Mathias and Mims Davies

Tuesday 27th October 2015 Commons Chamber

[Mims Davies]

I thank the hon. Gentleman. I think that is something we can absolutely pick up on. There are other ways we can reduce mortality at any age, young or old. We need to have more ready access to defibrillators and further CPR training.

[Dr Tania Mathias (Twickenham) (Con)]

Does my hon. Friend agree that a teenager should not get a driving licence unless they have CPR training?

[Mims Davies]

I absolutely agree. That is a wonderful idea to make people aware, early on, about health intervention and what can be done through training.