Written questions

Infant Foods: Prices

Commons · Question 17229 · Tabled 8 Jul 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 17 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Jess Brown-Fuller

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to help support families with the cost of infant formula.

Answer

Answered by Sharon Hodgson, 17 Jul 2026

The Government is committed to giving every child the best start in life. While breastfeeding has significant health benefits, we recognise that some families cannot or choose not to breastfeed and need access to infant formula that is affordable. Followi...