Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 109608
Cars
Tabled: 29 January 2026
Answered: 5 February 2026
Question
Charlotte Nichols
Labour — Warrington North
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make it her policy that the inclusion of an AED and bleed kit should be mandatory for a) new cars and b) company car leases.
Answer
Lilian GreenwoodThe Department is reviewing recommendations for the carriage of safety and other equipment in cars. However, this will be working within the context of the current provisions in the Highway Code that are advisory rather than mandatory. Mandating equipment...
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