Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 104993
Maternity Services: Racial Discrimination
Tabled: 12 January 2026
Answered: 22 January 2026
Question
Pippa Heylings
Liberal Democrat — South Cambridgeshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of racial inequalities in maternity care.
Answer
Karin SmythThe Government 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.In England, maternal mortality rates are higher among...
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