Minister Cooper apologised for the timing and thanked the Opposition for their understanding. She began by addressing the report of the three-year public inquiry led by Lady Justice Thirlwall into events at the Countess of Chester hospital between 2015 and 2018. The inquiry focused on the experiences of 13 families who lost their newborn babies or who saw them experience serious collapse or injury. Cooper expressed deep sorrow for the distress and loss endured by these families and recognised the thoroughness and devastating nature of the report. She highlighted that the inquiry identified multiple and repeated mistakes and failings by organisations and individuals, and found failures in safeguarding, governance, regulation, and candour. The report concluded that some babies would have been saved if action was taken earlier. Cooper committed the Government to act on the recommendations and reiterated the importance of safeguarding, safety, and respect for families in the NHS. She outlined specific actions such as compulsory safeguarding training, new protocols, and employment requirements, as well as the introduction of video baby monitors and the update of sudden unexpected death in infancy and childhood guidance. The Government also agreed to legislate for a barring scheme for senior leaders and managers and to bring forward amendments for a new maternity and neonatal commissioner. Cooper concluded by emphasising the need to prioritise safety and safeguarding for babies in the NHS.