Written questions

Autism: Research

Commons · Question 125294 · Tabled 10 Apr 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 28 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Lee Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department have taken to help support research into the causes of autism.

Answer

Answered by Zubir Ahmed, 28 Apr 2026

The Government is committed to supporting people with neurodevelopmental conditions, including autistic people, and we are taking action to increase awareness and understanding of autism across the health and social care sector, education, and employment....