§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is his policy regarding basing domiciliary midwives who care for mothers after their discharge on hospitals instead of their being independently employed by the local authority.
§ Sir K. JosephI am willing to consider any scheme for the integration of midwifery services on a local basis provided266W it takes adequate account of the wishes of patients, staff and employing authorities, and I have approved schemes in some areas.