Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 41914

Maternity Services: Ethnic Groups

Tabled: 27 March 2025
Answered: 3 April 2025
Named Day

Question

Bell Ribeiro-Addy

Labour — Clapham and Brixton Hill

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the quality of maternity care for women from Black and Asian backgrounds.

Answer

Karin Smyth
It is unacceptable that there are inequalities for women and babies. It is a priority for the Government to make sure that all women and babies receive the high-quality care they deserve, regardless of their background, location, or ethnicity. NHS England...
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