§ Mr. W. R. Duckworthasked the Minister of Health whether his latest reports show that the Maternity Services Act is now being adequately and efficiently operated by the different local authorities concerned?
§ Mr. ElliotYes, Sir. The domiciliary midwifery service set up under the Midwives Act, 1936, is in general operation throughout the country, and from the reports of my officers who have recently visited a number of areas I am satisfied that the service may be regarded2206W as efficient. Co-operation with the maternity and child welfare services is also generally satisfactory.