(1) Whether there is a standardised referral policy between the different levels of health institutions; if not, (a) why not and (b) when will one be developed; if so, (i) what is this policy, with specific reference to child bearing women and (ii) who is responsible for ensuring that the policy is being adhered to; (2) whether his department has conducted any studies in respect of pregnant women who are dying as a result of not being referred to a higher health facility in accordance with the referral policy; if not, why not; if so, what were the outcomes?