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Pregnancy: Streptococcus

Commons · Question 10804 · Tabled 17 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 1 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Freddie van Mierlo

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when the UK National Screening Committee is scheduled to review the evidence from the GBS3 trial, to consider whether screening for Group B Streptococcus should be routinely offered during pregnanc

Answer

Answered by Sharon Hodgson, 1 Jul 2026

The UK National Screening Committee is in close contact with the GBS3 trial researchers and stands ready to commence a review of the evidence for antenatal screening for Group B Streptococcus as soon as the trial reports.