Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 113520

Down's Syndrome

Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 9 March 2026

Question

Stuart Andrew

ConservativeDaventry

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what mechanisms will be used to monitor compliance by public bodies with statutory guidance issued under the Down Syndrome Act 2022.

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed
Under the Down Syndrome Act 2022, my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, is required to give guidance to relevant authorities in health, social care, education, and housing services on what they should be doing to meet the n...

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