Oral QuestionForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office

What diplomatic steps she is taking to promote UK soft power.

Tabled: 10 June 2026Answered: 16 June 2026

Asked by

Sir John Whittingdale

ConservativeMaldon

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs

Answer from Hansard

The Minister for Secondary Care (Karin Smyth)

The Cass review is a robust report backed by clinicians and firmly grounded in evidence. The Government and NHS England will be implementing Dr Cass’s recommendations in full, so that children and young people get the safe, holistic care and support they need.