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Mr Streeting continues to meet bereaved families "to best understand how we can improve maternity services as swiftly as possible", a Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said in a statement.

"Many parents tell us that baby loss remains challenging to talk about openly, further adding to their pain. And recent discussions around police guidance have been distressing to read for many bereaved parents."

Ms Jones is one of a number of bereaved families the BBC has spoken to who have criticised the length of time the reviews take.

The open letter states the Chinook Justice Campaign - which includes most of the bereaved families - formally requested a public inquiry on October 9 2024.

But in recent years, a bulk of its taxidermy requests now come from bereaved pet owners, those willing to shell out thousands of dollars for a tangible commemoration of their late “fur babies.”