Written questions

Breastfeeding

Commons · Question 24565 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 8 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Lizzi Collinge

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what consideration has the Government given to the potential merits of rescinding policies preventing early supplementation while breastfeeding.

Answer

Answered by Dame Diana Johnson, 8 Sep 2026

We are committed to giving every child the best start in life by ensuring that all families can access consistent, high-quality and non-judgmental infant feeding support that meets their needs, regardless of how they choose to feed their baby. Informed co...