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Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by Philip Hollobone (Conservative). It was answered on Tuesday, 18 March 2008 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Topical Questions

Question
Three out of 10 pregnant women carry the group B streptococcal bacterium, which is the most common form of life-threatening condition in new-born babies. Will the Minister with responsibility for public health agree to meet me and Group B Strep Support, which campaigns for routine screening for that condition?
Answer

The hon. Gentleman has raised the matter with me. If he speaks to me at the end of Question Time, we will make arrangements for a meeting.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
473 c748 
Session
2007-08
Oral question type
1st Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disease control Pregnancy Screening Streptococcus
Link
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