Anna Dixon

Anna Dixon

Labour — Shipley

Speaking in the House of Commons on 20 April 2026

Debate

Maternity Commissioner

Contribution

I am sorry but, respectfully, I am not going to give way. If the ambulance had routinely carried a neonatal meconium aspirator, that could have prevented the death of my friend’s daughter. My friend said: “I was not told who we could complain to following these experiences, or when we should do so.” Whether it is through a maternity commissioner or another way, we need to learn systemically from women’s experiences so that safety recommendations can be implemented. When we hear from Baroness Amos’s investigation, I hope that Ministers will finally act swiftly to implement her recommendations and back them up with investment, so that families can have confidence that when tragedies like those of my friend and those of my constituent occur, the system will genuinely learn, improve and take action.

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