§ Mr. C. S. TAYLORasked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the magnitude of maternal mortality figures, the existing arrangements are adequate for ensuring that the Ministry's recommendations are carried out; and whether he will consider appointing a full-time liaison officer for this purpose?
§ Sir K. WOODThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. A number of the medical officers of my Department are engaged on a special inquiry in the areas with high rates of maternal mortality, and these officers, with other members of the staff, advise as may be necessary the local authorities with whom rests the responsibility for carrying out recommendations made by the Ministry. I do not think there is any necessity to make an additional appointment such as is suggested by my hon. Friend.