Maternity Services: Racial Discrimination
Commons · Question 104993 · Tabled 12 Jan 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 22 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Pippa Heylings
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of racial inequalities in maternity care.
Answer
Answered by Karin Smyth, 22 Jan 2026
The Government recognises that there are stark inequalities for women and babies, and that they should receive the high-quality care they deserve, regardless of their background, location, or ethnicity.In England, maternal mortality rates are higher among...