Oral Question·Women and Equalities
“If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 8 February 2018Answered: 22 February 2018
Answering Minister
the Minister for Women and Equalities
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for Secondary Care (Karin Smyth)
We expect all women to be shown the utmost care and respect when receiving maternity and neonatal care. This year’s planning guidance requires integrated care boards and providers to deliver the key actions in this final year of NHS England’s three-year delivery plan. It is clear from listening to the harrowing stories of bereaved and harmed families, however, that we must do more. The Secretary of State is urgently considering the significant action needed to ensure that all women and babies receive the care they deserve.