STUDENT BURSARIES FOR TRAINEE MIDWIVES

Early day motion 197, tabled 24 May 2005 by Chris McCafferty (Labour). Signed by 225 members.

That this House recognises the vital role that midwives play in the NHS; notes that many student midwives face financial problems during their training and that, according to the Royal College of Midwives' poll, around a fifth of midwives fail to complete their studies due to financial hardship; and therefore supports the RCM campaign to provide a £10,000 non-means tested bursary for all student midwives, ensuring more students are attracted to midwifery, are able to complete their course and go on to become practising midwives.

Signatures by party: Labour 132, Liberal Democrat 47, Conservative 26, DUP 9, Plaid Cymru 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Scottish National Party 2, Independent 1, Respect 1, UUP 1.