Petitions/Mandate automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in all new vehicles
StatusOngoing
Opened2 Feb 2026
Closes
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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To mandate the inclusion of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in every brand new car sold in our nation. The rationale behind this proposal stems from the alarming statistics surrounding sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), which affects thousands of individuals each year especially after Covid-19.

The Importance of Immediate Response: Sudden cardiac arrest can occur at any time, often without warning. The survival rate decreases significantly with each passing minute without immediate intervention. Studies show that the chances of survival can increase up to 50-70% when an AED is used within the first 3-5 minutes of a cardiac arrest. By equipping every new vehicle with an AED, we can ensure that drivers and passengers have immediate access to life-saving equipment.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Gen Kitchen
1Gen Kitchen MP
Wellingborough and Rushden
6
Lucy Rigby
2Lucy Rigby MP
Northampton North
4
Callum Anderson
3Callum Anderson MP
Buckingham and Bletchley
2
Sir Bernard Jenkin
4Sir Bernard Jenkin MP
Harwich and North Essex
2
Jack Abbott
5Jack Abbott MP
Ipswich
2
Mike Reader
6Mike Reader MP
Northampton South
2
Mohammad Yasin
7Mohammad Yasin MP
Bedford
1
Calum Miller
8Calum Miller MP
Bicester and Woodstock
1
Lee Barron
9Lee Barron MP
Corby and East Northamptonshire
1
Stuart Andrew
10Stuart Andrew MP
Daventry
1