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Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 June 2026 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Tuesday, 23 June 2026. A substantive answer was provided by Preet Kaur Gill (Labour) on Thursday, 25 June 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Childbirth: Databases

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answers of 16 June to Questions 1233 and 1236, if he will take steps to make the recording of SNOMED codes mandatory across all births.

Answer

There are no current plans to make the recording of SNOMED codes mandatory across all births.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10241
Session
2026-27
Related items
Childbirth: Databases
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Childbirth: Databases
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Databases Medical records Childbirth Maternity services
Link
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