Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 82514
Diethylstilbestrol: Side Effects
Tabled: 15 October 2025
Answered: 6 November 2025
Question
Jessica Toale
Labour — Bournemouth West
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans his Department has to issue a official apology to those affected by the historical prescription of diethylstilbestrol.
Answer
Dr Zubir AhmedWe recognise the consequences for those who were exposed to diethylstilbestrol (DES) and are sorry that women and their families have suffered for far too long.The Department has not made an assessment of the merits of launching a public information campa...
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