Written questions

Breastfeeding: West Midlands

Commons · Question 99687 · Tabled 15 Dec 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 5 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Sir Andrew Mitchell

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve breastfeeding support in the West Midlands.

Answer

Answered by Ashley Dalton, 5 Jan 2026

The Government is committed to giving every child the best start in life and support for breastfeeding plays an important role in achieving this.Most families will receive breastfeeding information and support from midwives and health visitors. We are cur...