To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether an understanding of Kernicterus forms part of the (a) pre-qualification training of and (b) annual post qualification refresher courses for midwives. (96100)

The content and standard of training for midwives is a matter for the Nursing and Midwifery Council and relevant higher education institution in collaboration with the Royal College of Midwives and other stakeholders. The Department does not provide direction on the content of these courses.

Midwives are obliged to undertake continuing professional development, and are required to declare they have met the Nursing and Midwifery Council's continuing professional development standard on a three-yearly basis in order to maintain their registration.