Written questions

Life Expectancy

Commons · Question 104975 · Tabled 12 Jan 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 23 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Nick Timothy

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce regional disparities in life expectancy.

Answer

Answered by Ashley Dalton, 23 Jan 2026

The Government is taking bold action to tackle the social determinants of health to build a fairer Britain, where everyone lives well for longer. We are committed to increasing the amount of time people spend in good health and preventing premature deaths...