Written questions

Breastfeeding

Commons · Question 64843 · Tabled 3 Jul 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 11 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Scott Arthur

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to (a) encourage breastfeeding and (b) support mothers who choose to breastfeed.

Answer

Answered by Ashley Dalton, 11 Jul 2025

The Government is committed to raising the healthiest generation of children ever and giving every child the best start in life. We know breastfeeding has significant health benefits for babies and for their mothers. Through the Family Hubs and Start for ...