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ROYAL COLLEGE OF MIDWIVES

Early day motion 560, tabled 4 December 1997 by Sally Keeble (Labour). Signed by 52 members.

That this House congratulates the Royal College of Midwives on their 50th anniversary of receiving their Royal Charter; notes that this makes it the oldest-established organisation representing midwives; further notes that the Royal College of Midwives represents 95 per cent. of midwives in the United Kingdom; wishes every success to its anniversary celebrations; and looks forward to the continuation of the Royal College of Midwives' work in promoting the health of women and their babies in the United Kingdom and overseas.

Signatures by party: Labour 43, Liberal Democrat 4, Labour/Co-operative 2, Plaid Cymru 2, UUP 1.