Committees

Preterm Birth Committee

Lords Select Committee

The Preterm Birth Committee is appointed to consider the prevention, and consequences, of preterm birth.

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Action is needed to reduce the incidence and impact of preterm birth
The Preterm Birth Committee publishes its report Preterm birth: reducing risks and improving lives.
14 November 2024
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House of Lords committees following dissolution
Following the dissolution of Parliament on 30 May 2024, all select committees have ceased to exist.
30 May 2024
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How can the incidence and impact of preterm birth be reduced?
Preterm Birth Committee launch call for evidence.
21 February 2024

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Report - Preterm birth: reducing risks and improving lives
Inquiry Preterm Birth
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Inquiry Preterm Birth
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Letter from Baroness Merron, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health and Social Care
Inquiry Preterm Birth
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The Preterm Birth Committee published its report on 14 November 2024. The Committee ceased to exist upon publication of the report. If you would like further information on the work of the House of Lords or its committees please contact the House of Lords Enquiry Service by email at hlinfo@parliament.uk or by phone on 0800 223 0855 (freephone) or 020 7219 3107.