Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 13957
Maternity Services: Closures
Tabled: 29 June 2026
Answered: 3 July 2026
Named DayQuestion
Helen Morgan
Liberal Democrat — North Shropshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many maternity units had temporary closures in each year since 2020; where those units were located; and how long each closure lasted.
Answer
Preet Kaur GillWe do not hold this data centrally. National Health Service commissioning bodies, such as integrated care boards, are responsible for the delivery, implementation, and funding decisions for local services. This makes sure that decisions are made locally a...
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