MIDWIVES IN THE HEALTH SERVICE

Early day motion 1728, tabled 3 November 1998 by Kerry Pollard (Labour). Signed by 64 members.

That this House acknowledges the tremendous contribution that midwives have made to the National Health Service since its creation 50 years ago; recognises the outstanding level of care provided by them to mothers and babies; understands that the Government's plans for a new and modern National Health Service cannot be achieved without more effective recruitment and retention initiatives; expresses concern that the National Health Service has not implemented the 1995 agreement on a minimum F grade or equivalent for midwives providing women-centred care; and urges the Government to bear these facts in mind at the outcome of the Independent Pay Review Body's deliberations.

Signatures by party: Labour 39, Liberal Democrat 10, Conservative 5, Labour/Co-operative 4, Plaid Cymru 2, Scottish National Party 2, UUP 2.