Suicide
Commons · Question 3708 · Tabled 20 May 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by James McMurdock
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what comparative assessment he has made of the disparity between male and female suicide rates with other OECD countries.
Answer
Answered by Preet Kaur Gill, 10 Jun 2026
Every suicide is a tragedy that has a devastating and enduring impact on families, friends, and communities. In England, data published by the Office for National Statistics shows that men were three times more likely to commit suicide than women in 2024....