§ Mr. Ovendenasked the Secretary of State for Social Services which health regions have flying squad facilities for the emergency treatment of new-born babies which he regards as adequate; and what proposals he has to provide adequate facilities in each of the other regions.
§ Mr. MoyleThe report of the expert group on special care for babies, issued in 1971, gave detailed advice on "flying squad" facilities. All regions have arrangements for the transfer of new-born babies for emergency treatment. HC(76) 40, which enclosed the report of the working party on the prevention of early neonatal mortality and morbidity and made reference to the expert group's report, asked health authorities to review
418Wtrics though no central records are kept of the numbers with specific training or responsibilities in this field. It seems likely that the number of doctors with special interests in the subject will increase in the future.