Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 78405

Independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation

Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 19 November 2025

Question

Dr Caroline Johnson

ConservativeSleaford and North Hykeham

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he expects the independent maternity and neonatal investigation to publish its final recommendations.

Answer

Karin Smyth
The independent maternity and neonatal investigation will produce an initial set of national recommendations by December 2025. The investigation will publish its final report and recommendations in Spring 2026.