Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 97163

Maternity Services: Ethnic Groups

Tabled: 4 December 2025
Answered: 16 December 2025

Question

Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

LabourSlough

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to tackle racial disparities in maternity care.

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.The Government is committed to setting an explicit ta...

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