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Developmental Language Disorder

Commons · Question 1077 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 27 May 2026

Question

Asked by James McMurdock

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve (a) public and (b) clinical awareness of development language disorder.

Answer

Answered by Preet Kaur Gill, 27 May 2026

The Government is committed to creating a more inclusive society where everyone, including those with developmental language disorder, is supported to thrive.Access to support should not be dependent on a child or young person having a diagnosis, and a di...