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Maternity Services: Inquiries

Asked by Helen MorganLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 11 December 2025UIN 90413

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many officials are working on the independent investigation into NHS maternity and neonatal care.

Answered by Karin Smyth

There are 31 officials currently working on the Independent Investigation into Maternity and Neonatal care. The full time equivalent (FTE) for the investigation team is approximately 28 FTE, taking into account individuals working part-time and in job-shares. This excludes the independent chair and expert advisors.

In addition to officials, there are eight expert advisers supporting the chair, Baroness Amos.

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