§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to receive the report from the advisory committee on maternity services recommending improved standards of maternity care.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergI am informed by the chairman, Mrs. Alison Munro, that the committee's work on antenatal care is nearing completion. I look forward to receiving its report soon.
Mrs. René10/30/2006e Shortasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to be able to guarantee a minimum standard of maternity care; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergA draft set of minimum standards for staffing and equipment in maternity arid neonatal services will be put to the maternity services advisory committee before the House rises for the Summer Recess. In the light of their comments, we would expect to be able to make a revised draft available for wider consultation in the autumn.