§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Wales which area health authorities in Wales, if any, have formal provision of antenatal screening tests for expectant mothers; and what guidance he has issued to area health authorities on the application of various testing and screening techniques.
§ Mr. Barry JonesAll Welsh area health authorities provide a full antenatal service that includes screening of expectant mothers for conditions which might be aggravated by or complicate the pregnancy. Detailed guidance is not required on the application of accepted standards of good practice.