Oral QuestionWomen and Equalities

If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.

Tabled: 1 May 2025Answered: 7 May 2025

Asked by

Dr Beccy Cooper

LabourWorthing West

Answering Minister

the Minister for Women and Equalities

Answer from Hansard

Bridget Phillipson

Yes, I am happy to give my hon. Friend that commitment. I know how seriously the Health Secretary takes this issue, because he knows, as I do, that too many women have been failed by poor maternal care and during traumatic experiences, and that all women deserve safe, compassionate care in those often quite difficult times that they can experience. That is why we are committed to training thousands more midwives and, through our NHS 10-year plan, we will ensure that there is equitable access right across the country for all women as they experience pregnancy and childbirth.