COMMISSIONING OF INFANT FEEDING SERVICES

Early day motion 277, tabled 4 July 2016 by Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party). Signed by 30 members.

That this House welcomes the publication by Public Health England of guidance for the commissioning of local infant feeding services; notes that the guidance states that breastfeeding is an important public health policy; is glad that the guidance has been produced in conjunction with the Unicef Baby Friendly Initiative, which has significant experience in promoting breastfeeding; hopes that this guidance will reinforce to commissioners the significance of breastfeeding to child and maternal health; and supports the ambition that breastfeeding is seen as normal and supported by everyone in public services and in the home, out and about and when returning to work.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 22, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Independent 2, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Labour 1.