§ Mr. FabricantTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when he intends to publish his policy on reconfiguring maternity services. [141491]
§ Mr. Denham[holding answer 13 December 2000]: We are currently discussing with the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and the Royal College of Midwives the best way to work together on broader issues around maternity unit staffing and configuration. We expect to make an announcement very soon.