§ Mr. PollardTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to increase the number of midwife-led birthing units for low risk births; and if he will make a statement. [12008]
§ Yvette CooperThere are a number of different ways of providing good quality woman-centred midwifery care including care in midwife-led birthing units for low risk births. It is a matter for local health authorities and national health service trusts to decide on the pattern of service provision taking into account the needs of local 527W people, evidence of effectiveness and available resources. The Maternity Workforce Group is looking at alternative models of care.