What treatment is available for arachnoiditis; and what research is being undertaken into the causes and possible cures of the condition. [HL 3860].

What treatment is available for arachnoiditis; and what research is being undertaken into the causes and possible cures of the condition. [HL 3860].

What action they are taking to raise awareness amongst the public and health professionals with regard to the condition known as arachnoiditis. [HL 3859].

What action they are taking to raise awareness amongst the public and health professionals with regard to the condition known as arachnoiditis. [HL 3859].

How many consultant obstetricians are currently employed in the National Health Service; and how many were employed in 1994 and in 1989. [HL 3634]. - Table given.

How many consultant obstetricians are currently employed in the National Health Service; and how many were employed in 1994 and in 1989. [HL 3634]. - Table given.

How many midwives (whole time equivalent) are currently employed in the National Health Service and what grades; how many were employed in 1994 and in 1989 and on what grades; and what is the age profile of the current midwifery workforce. [HL 3633]. - Table given.

How many midwives (whole time equivalent) are currently employed in the National Health Service and what grades; how many were employed in 1994 and in 1989 and on what grades; and what is the age profile of the current midwifery workforce. [HL 3633]. - Table given.

How many pilot schemes have been set up as a result of the Changing Childbirth initiative; how many were funded through this initiative; how many pilot schemes have been discontinued; and how many have been modified. [HL 3638]. - Includes figures and ref to report 'Changing Childbirth Development Projects Summary...

How many pilot schemes have been set up as a result of the Changing Childbirth initiative; how many were funded through this initiative; how many pilot schemes have been discontinued; and how many have been modified. [HL 3638]. - Includes figures and ref to report 'Changing Childbirth Development Projects Summary...

What percentage of women are left without a midwife in attendance during any time of their labour and delivery. [HL 3637].

What percentage of women are left without a midwife in attendance during any time of their labour and delivery. [HL 3637].

What are the additional costs of a caesarean delivery compared with a vaginal birth, including all expenses such as capital costs, costs of drugs, resulting morbidity, increased length of stay and professional time. [HL 3636].

What are the additional costs of a caesarean delivery compared with a vaginal birth, including all expenses such as capital costs, costs of drugs, resulting morbidity, increased length of stay and professional time. [HL 3636].

What is the current rate of caesarean births as a percentage of all births; what was the current rate in 1994 and 1989; and what is the current rate of other operative births including forceps and ventouse. [HL 3635].

What is the current rate of caesarean births as a percentage of all births; what was the current rate in 1994 and 1989; and what is the current rate of other operative births including forceps and ventouse. [HL 3635].

Lords debate on motion to call attention to rising expectations and advances in medical science and their implications for the National Health Service over the next 50 years. Motion withdrawn.

Lords debate on motion to call attention to rising expectations and advances in medical science and their implications for the National Health Service over the next 50 years. Motion withdrawn.

Draft SI on professions supplementary to medicine (Arts Therapists Board). Lords debate on motion to approve. Agreed to on question.

Draft SI on professions supplementary to medicine (Arts Therapists Board). Lords debate on motion to approve. Agreed to on question.