§ 23. Mr. LYONSasked the Minister of Health whether his attention has been called to the report of the British Medical Association on the problem of maternal mortality and the further steps advised thereupon; and what action he proposes to take in the matter?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of HEALTH (Mr. Shakespeare)Yes, Sir. As my hon. Friend is aware, a Bill has recently been introduced for securing an organised service of salaried midwives throughout 1611 the country, and my right hon. Friend thinks that before deciding what further action should be taken he should have before him the report on the investigation into the causes of maternal mortality which is now being made by medical officers of his Department.
§ Mr. LYONSWhile thanking the hon. Member for what he has said, can he give an assurance that, in dealing with this grave problem, the Minister will take into account all the relevant circumstances that may come to his notice with a view to fighting the disease of maternal mortality?
§ Mr. SHAKESPEAREYes, Sir, certainly.