Maternity Services (Rural Areas) Bill
In progressCurrently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.
Originated in CommonsUpdated 5 May 2022
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Long title
A Bill to place a duty on the Secretary of State to ensure equal access to maternity services for people living in rural and coastal areas to those living in other areas, including access to the same range of birthing methods and locations; to require consultant-led maternity services to be available within 45 minutes of an expectant mother’s home; and for connected purposes.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
8 March 2022 – 8 March 2022
- 2nd reading· Commons
6 May 2022 – 6 May 2022
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 3130.