HC Deb 06 March 1981 vol 1000 c207W
Dr. Roger Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will ensure that midwives attending expectant mothers who have domiciliary confinements against medical advice, are protected against possible litigation by the signing by such mothers of a release form.

Dr. Vaughan

No. I am advised that the signing of such a release form would not prevent the instigation of proceedings against midwives.