The Scottish Executive is committedto constantly improving maternity care provision, working to the principles of theFramework for Maternity Services in Scotland and the report of the ExpertGroup on Maternity Services in Scotland, as well as the adoption of initiativessuch as UNICEFs Baby Friendly Initiative in NHS hospitals.We have worked closely with NHS Quality Improvement Scotlandto set standards for maternity services, and a recent audit of these services reportedthat services in Scotland are delivering high quality care before, during and afterpregnancy.