Martin lifted eyebrows later when MPs demanded a formal debate about his tenure and he was forced to consult with parliamentary clerks to check on procedure.

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The city's NHS Trust had asked the midwives to check all their patients for the procedure over a nine month period.

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They even agreed to set up a monitoring group, to check whether members are living up to their commitments, and a dispute-settlement procedure.

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