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MIDWIFERY AND MATERNITY SERVICES

Early day motion 728, tabled 21 February 2005 by Kerry Pollard (Labour). Signed by 58 members.

That this House believes that first class maternity services are a vital component within a 21st century NHS; commends midwives for the excellent work they do in delivering maternity services to women; and calls upon the Department of Health to increase investment in maternity services to deal with current staffing shortages, allowing all women in the future a choice in maternity services, including giving birth at home or in a midwife-led unit.

Signatures by party: Labour 39, Liberal Democrat 7, Labour/Co-operative 4, DUP 3, Plaid Cymru 2, Conservative 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UUP 1.