Baby Loss Debate

As a member of the Backbench Business Committee I hear many applications for debate. Almost all are worthy in one way or another but the debate we scheduled yesterday on Baby Loss to coincide with Baby Loss Awareness Week was a particularly powerful debate. The contribution of Vicky Foxcroft who told of her own loss 19 years moved many members to tears. I was not in the chamber but I have seen the recording. I hope the fact that should a debate was held in the Commons will have helped all those who have lost a baby and I am sure it has helped raise awareness of the heartbreak parents go through when such a loss occurs. I am pleased to have been able to play a small part in ensuring the debate took place.