Written question asked by Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 23 February 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 February 2016. It was answered by Ben Gummer (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 March 2016 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Streptococcus

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, when the National Screening Committee next plans to meet to review its recommendations on group B streptococcus screening for pregnant mothers.

Answer

In December 2015 the United Kingdom National Screening Committee commissioned a review into antenatal screening for Group B Streptococcus.

More information including how to contribute to the public consultation will be available using the following link:

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 27968
Session: 2015-16
Related items: Streptococcus
Tuesday, 22 March 2016
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Pregnancy Screening Streptococcus
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk