HC Deb 08 July 1987 vol 119 c164W
Ms. Primarolo

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is his policy towards the nature and degree of centralisation of maternity facilities.

Mrs. Currie

The second Maternity Services Advisory Committee report encourages women to have their babies in a hospital offering the full range of services necessary to cope with any emergencies. It is for health authorities to determine locally how best to implement this policy.