Written questions

Maternity Services: Equality

Commons · Question 15767 · Tabled 3 Jul 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 15 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Alicia Kearns

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what targeted interventions are in place to help reduce inequalities in maternal outcomes .

Answer

Answered by Preet Kaur Gill, 15 Jul 2026

The Government is working closely with NHS England, and the wider sector, to identify the right actions and interventions to tackle the stark inequalities that exist for women and babies. We are ensuring that we take an evidence-based approach, and that a...