Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 104975

Life Expectancy

Tabled: 12 January 2026
Answered: 23 January 2026

Question

Nick Timothy

ConservativeWest Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce regional disparities in life expectancy.

Answer

Ashley Dalton
The Government is taking bold action to tackle the social determinants of health to build a fairer Britain, where everyone lives well for longer. We are committed to increasing the amount of time people spend in good health and preventing premature deaths...

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