Answer from Hansard

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting)

May I first commend my hon. Friend not just on leading the recent International Men’s Day debate, but on his courage in speaking so openly about his own experience of sexual assault and the need to tackle the stigma surrounding it? [Hon. Members: “Hear, hear.”] For too long, men’s health has been overlooked, with a reluctance to accept that men suffer specific inequalities and hardships as men and boys. We know that men are less likely to come forward for healthcare. From partnering with the Premier League to rolling out health support in the workplace, we are meeting men and boys where they are and supporting them to live longer, healthier lives.