Obstetric Units

HC Deb 18 January 1988 vol 125 cc566-7W

Mr. Gareth Wardell

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will indicate for each obstetric unit in England there is an in-service training programme for(a) trainee anaesthetists, (b) non-consultant anaesthetists, (c) midwives and (d) supporting staff.

Mrs. Currie

Training of staff is a matter for the relevant professional bodies and health authorities according to their own particular needs. This information is not held centrally.

Mr. Gareth Wardell

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will indicate for each obstetric unit in Wales there are drills for(a) cricoid pressure, (b) failed intubation, (c) management of severe haemorrhage and (d) cardiac arrest.

Mr. Grist

I have been asked to reply.

These are matters of operational policy for the health authorities concerned and I suggest that the hon. Gentleman writes to the district general managers.