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Written question asked by Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 October 2026. It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Monday, 12 October 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Maternity Services: Databases

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether her Department plans to establish a national system for recording temporary suspensions, diversions or closures of maternity and intrapartum services arising from staffing shortages.

Answer

I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 14 September in response to Question 26765.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
30199
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Databases Closures Standards Maternity services Vacancies
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk