§ Mrs. BallardTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to increase the numbers of training places available in the South West Region for midwifery courses; and if he will make a statement. [36856]
§ Mr. MilburnIt is planned to increase the number of midwifery training places in the South and West Region from 424 in 1998–99 to 455 in 2000–01.