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Written question asked by Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Monday, 7 September 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, if she will take steps to ensure that all pregnant women (a) have the right to request a Group B Streptococcus test on the NHS, (b) receive that test upon request, and (c) have the results acted upon.

Answer

I refer the Hon. Members to the answer provided to the Hon. Member for Slough on 24 October 2025 in response to Question 82361.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
24656
Session
2026-27
Related items
Streptococcus: Babies
Friday, 24 October 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Pregnancy Screening Streptococcus
Link
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