Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Philip Dunne and Henry Smith

Tuesday 15th November 2016 Commons Chamber

[Mr Dunne]

We recognise that there have been pressures on emergency departments for some years, which is why we have put particular effort into recruiting more consultants. There are, I believe, 50% more consultants working in emergency departments in England than there were in 2010, and 25% more doctors.

[Henry Smith (Crawley) (Con)]

10. What steps his Department is taking to improve the safety of maternity care.