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Written question asked by Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 17 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 Sharon Hodgson (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Pregnancy: Streptococcus

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when the UK National Screening Committee is scheduled to review the evidence from the GBS3 trial, to consider whether screening for Group B Streptococcus should be routinely offered during pregnancy.

Answer

The UK National Screening Committee is in close contact with the GBS3 trial researchers and stands ready to commence a review of the evidence for antenatal screening for Group B Streptococcus as soon as the trial reports.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10804
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Pregnancy Screening Streptococcus
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk