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Maternity Services (Rural Areas) Bill

Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2021-22

Last updated: 5 May 2022 at 11:47

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Long title

A Bill to place a duty on the Secretary of State to ensure equal access to maternity services for people living in rural and coastal areas to those living in other areas, including access to the same range of birthing methods and locations; to require consultant-led maternity services to be available within 45 minutes of an expectant mother’s home; and for connected purposes.

Sponsor

Daisy Cooper
Liberal Democrat
St Albans

Bill passage

Bill started in the House of Commons
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Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
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2nd reading
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