Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 64843

Breastfeeding

Tabled: 3 July 2025

Answered: 11 July 2025

Question

Dr Scott Arthur

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to (a) encourage breastfeeding and (b) support mothers who choose to breastfeed.

Answer

Ashley Dalton

The Government is committed to raising the healthiest generation of children ever and giving every child the best start in life. We know breastfeeding has significant health benefits for babies and for their mothers. Through the Family Hubs and Start for ...

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