Written question asked by Neil Hudson (Conservative) on Monday, 19 October 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 October 2026 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Friday, 23 October 2026. A substantive answer was provided by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Monday, 26 October 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Infant Mortality: Epping Forest

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department are taking to support those who experience (a) miscarriage and (b) baby loss in Epping Forest constituency.

Answer: The Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce is currently considering a wide range of evidence and proposals to inform its development of a national action plan that will reform maternity and neonatal services to deliver lasting change for women, families, and their babies. In her response to the debate on Baby Loss Awareness Week on 12 October, my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, who is chairing the taskforce, made clear that miscarriage and baby loss would be a key area of focus for its work, to support women all across the country, including in Epping Forest, who face the loss of their babies.

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