> House of Commons
>
> Health Committee
>
> 7 Millbank, London SW1P 3JA
>
> PRESS NOTICE
>
> 3 March 2003
> No 12, Session 2002-03
>
> MATERNITY SERVICES SUB-COMMITTEE
>
> Evidence Sessions
>
> Inquiry into Provision of Maternity Services
>
> [Second and third evidence sessions]
>
>
> The Health Committee has arranged the following meetings:
>
> Tuesday 11 March 2003
> Grimond Room, Portcullis House from 2.15
>
> Oral evidence from maternity care staff and user group representatives
> from:
>
>
> (2.15-3.15)
> University Hospital, Nottingham
> Derby City General Hospital
>
> (3.15-4.15)
> Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
> Worcester Royal Hospital
>
> Tuesday 18 March 2003
> Grimond Room, Portcullis House from 2.15
>
> Oral evidence from maternity care staff and user group representatives
> from:
>
>
> (2.15-3.15)
> Royal United Hospital, Bath
> Taunton and Somerset Hospital
>
> (3.15-4.15)
> St. Mary's Hospital, Portsmouth
> Royal Bournemouth Hospital
>
>
> Members of the public and representatives of the press will be
> admitted to
> these meetings. Those wishing to attend these sessions should check
> the
> venue by contacting the Committee Office Information line on 020 7219
> 2033
> on the day before the meeting.
>
>
> The Terms of Reference for the Inquiry are:
>
> The Sub-committee will examine the provision of maternity services,
> and the
> variation in service provision, across England. In particular the
> Sub-committee will consider:
>
>
> * the collection of data from maternity units
> * the staffing structure of maternity care teams
> * caesarean section rates
> * the provision of training for health professionals who advise
> pregnant women and new mothers
>
> The Committee will investigate how staffing levels and training
> affect both the type of birth a woman is likely to have, and health of
> her
> baby in early life.
>
> The Health Committee is a Select Committee of the House of Commons.
> It is
> appointed under Standing Order No.152 to examine the expenditure,
> administration and policy of the Department of Health and associated
> public
> bodies. The Sub-Committee on Maternity Services, which was nominated
> on 12
> December 2002, is appointed under Standing Order No. 152 and has the
> power
> to send for persons, papers and records.
>
>
>
> The text of Committee reports, minutes of evidence and press notices
> can be
> accessed through the Internet at Parliament's website:
>
> www.parliament.uk/parliamentary_committees/health_committee
>
> Current Membership of the Health Committee:
>
> Mr David Hinchliffe MP (Chairman) [L] Wakefield
> Mr David Amess MP [C] Southend West
> John Austin MP [L] Erith and Thamesmead
> Andy Burnham MP [L] Leigh
> Mr Simon Burns MP [C] Chelmsford West
> Jim Dowd MP [L] Lewisham West
> Julia Drown MP [L] South Swindon
> Sandra Gidley MP [LD] Romsey
> Siobhain McDonagh MP [L] Mitcham and Morden
> Dr Doug Naysmith MP [L] Bristol North West
> Dr Richard Taylor MP [IND] Wyre Forest
>
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