Written questions

Maternity Services: Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation

Commons · Question 126108 · Tabled 10 Apr 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 29 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Freddie van Mierlo

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Justice on protecting maternity safety campaigners from Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPPs).

Answer

Answered by Karin Smyth, 29 Apr 2026

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.