Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 59749
Health Services: Children's Play
Tabled: 13 June 2025
Answered: 23 June 2025
Question
Dame Caroline Dinenage
Conservative — Gosport
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that children's right to play is (a) maintained and (b) supported in healthcare settings.
Answer
Ashley DaltonWe recognise the importance of supporting and maintaining children’s right to play, as games and active play in all settings build social skills and support children’s well-being.To ensure that children’s right to play is maintained and supported in healt...
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