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Written question asked by Baroness Stern (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour) on Friday, 14 July 2006.


Children: Use of Restraint

Question
Whether medically trained personnel are involved when oxygen is used in the course of restraint of children in secure training centres; and, if so, what level of medical training those personnel have.
Answer

If for any reason it is necessary to administer oxygen to a trainee, it is done only by a qualified nurse. However, oxygen is never used in the course of restraint of children.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6432; 684 c147WA
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Children Training Restraint techniques Secure training centres Oxygen
Link
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