Question reference: S6W-18116
- Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 19 May 2023
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Current status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 6 June 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has considered reviewing existing structures surrounding the regulation of private first aid companies, to ensure that there is sufficient oversight of all first aid providers in Scotland.
Answer
We agree that this is important and we want to make sure that the sector is as safe as possible and those providing first aid in Scotland are valued and appropriately trained. Officials will take this under active consideration as they undertake further work and engagement with stakeholders and continue to scope the extent of issues raised by unregulated private first aid companies and consider the most appropriate and proportionate next steps.