Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 96522

Maternal Mortality: Ethnic Groups

Tabled: 2 December 2025
Answered: 11 December 2025

Question

Marie Goldman

Liberal DemocratChelmsford

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce disparities in maternal mortality rates between women from different ethnic backgrounds.

Answer

Karin Smyth
The Department recognises that there are stark inequalities for women and babies, and that they should receive the high-quality care they deserve, regardless of their background, location, or ethnicity. Stillbirth and neonatal mortality rates remain highe...

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