House of Commons · General Debate
12 October 2026 · 2 other contributors
Opened by Ian Roome Lib Dem Point of Order
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Ian Roome raised a point of order regarding the urgent need for a meeting with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to discuss the maternity crisis at North Devon district hospital. He has written to the Secretary four times without receiving a response, highlighting the urgent health emergency for expectant mothers in Devon and Cornwall.
Ian Roome raised a point of order regarding the urgent need for a meeting with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to discuss the maternity crisis at North Devon district hospital. He has written to the Secretary four times without receiving a response, highlighting the urgent health emergency for expectant mothers in Devon and Cornwall.
Caroline Nokes responded to the point of order, emphasising the importance of timely responses to Members' correspondence. She noted that the concerns raised will be reported to the relevant Health Minister to ensure they are addressed.