Road Safety Bill [HL]

I rise as one of those who mentioned at Second Reading the views of the Red Cross and its support for legislation of this kind. The Red Cross and St John Ambulance have been working hard for the Government to hear their voices on this issue. I recognised at Second Reading that there were some practicalities in relation to the kind of first aid training that would be given—the noble Baroness has just outlined some of them. However, I believe that the amendment of the noble Earl, Lord Attlee, has overcome many of them because it calls for,"““the immediate life saving drills to be carried out in the event of a serious accident””," not extensive knowledge of first aid. I hope that, with the help of the Red Cross and St John Ambulance, the Government will come up with some support for these amendments. I hope that my noble friend will give us a favourable response.