Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 68970

Antenatal Care: Public Bodies

Tabled: 17 July 2025
Answered: 23 July 2025
Named Day

Question

Freddie van Mierlo

Liberal DemocratHenley and Thame

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a regulatory body for antenatal education organisations.

Answer

Karin Smyth
As outlined in the 10-Year Health Plan, we are cutting the number of regulatory bodies as they are overwhelming the National Health Service system and taking focus away from the basics of patient care. The changes we are making will improve quality and sa...

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