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Written question asked by Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 12 December 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 December 2023. It was answered by Maria Caulfield (Conservative) on Monday, 18 December 2023 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Registration of Births, Deaths, Marriages and Civil Partnerships

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department is taking steps to help ensure Statutory Declaration of Acknowledgement of Parentage forms are more available to parents as part of their birthing plan.

Answer

The Department is not taking any such steps. NHS England’s Three-Year Delivery Plan for maternity and neonatal services sets out that all women should be offered personalised care and support plans which take account of their physical health, mental health, social complexities and choices.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6693
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Internet Forms Registration of births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships Birth certificates
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk