Cultural competence, a lack of accurate data and insufficient time with midwives were all highlighted as key issues by the RCM at an inquiry into Black maternal health this week. The House of Commons Health and Social Care Select Committee (HSC) inquiry is aimed at assessing why, despite several polices and the creation of  government taskforce, progress to improve outcomes for Black and Brown women giving birth remains slow. It does this by calling relevant witnesses to give evidence organisations such as the RCM, women with lived experiences, Government Ministers and groups such as Project Bump, who work to bring together maternity and new-born services.