§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether adequate provision is available in all parts of England to handle domiciliary birth complications.
§ Mr. John PattenInformation is not held centrally on the arrangements made by districts for dealing with obstetric emergencies that arise during home births. Health authorities have a responsibility, however, to see that services are provided to make home confinements as safe as circumstances permit. Advice on good practice was given in the second report of the maternity services advisory committee which we have referred to authorities for action.