Written question asked by Geoffrey Cox (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 4 September 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Monday, 14 September 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
North Devon Hospital: Maternity Services
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether she plans to take urgent measures to ensure the long-term sustainability of maternity services at North Devon District Hospital.
- Answer
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The situation in North Devon in recent weeks has been unacceptable. As the Prime Minister told the House on 2 September, we expect the situation in North Devon to be resolved in the coming weeks.
The local National Health Service trust has set out a provisional timeline for reopening birthing services which is available at the following link:
https://www.royaldevon.nhs.uk/maternity-and-obstetrics/nddh-birth-services-temporary-changes/
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 26512
- Session
- 2026-27
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- North Devon Hospital Maternity services
- Link
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- 2026-09-14 19:50:48 +0100
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