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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....