Maternity Ambulances (Midwives)

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Mr. Awbery
asked the Minister of Health what instructions he has given to local authorities regarding the attendance of midwives on ambulances when patients are being conveyed to a maternity hospital.

Mr. Bevan
No special instructions have been given. Shortage of staff would make it impracticable to send midwives to accompany every case conveyed to hospital by ambulance.