Quality and safety of maternity care (England)
This briefing details Government and NHS policies on the quality and safety of maternity care in England.

The House of Commons Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate in Westminster Hall on the motion "That this House has considered e-petition 307339 relating to trade deals and the NHS" on Monday 16 November. Martyn Day MP will open the debate.
Trade deals and the NHS (224 KB , PDF)
One of the Government’s main Brexit objectives has been for the UK to pursue an independent trade policy. The Government is negotiating a free trade agreement with the US, Australia, New Zealand and considers joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
The effects of future trade agreements on the NHS, especially the consequences of agreeing a trade deal with the US, have been in focus of public debate. There are particular concerns that trading terms agreed with other countries would limit the ability of the government and devolved administrations to organise and publicly fund their health services or change the way the public access NHS services.
Trade deals and the NHS (224 KB , PDF)
This briefing details Government and NHS policies on the quality and safety of maternity care in England.
A Westminster Hall debate on arms export licences for sales to Israel is scheduled for Tuesday 12 December 2023, from 2:30-4:00pm. The debate will be led by Zarah Sultana MP.
Strikes have been taking place across the NHS in England. This briefing looks at when and why some NHS workers are striking and explains the latest pay deals.