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Independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation

Asked by Dr Caroline JohnsonConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 19 November 2025UIN 78405

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he expects the independent maternity and neonatal investigation to publish its final recommendations.

Answered by Karin Smyth

The independent maternity and neonatal investigation will produce an initial set of national recommendations by December 2025. The investigation will publish its final report and recommendations in Spring 2026.

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