Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 89643
Marriage: Relatives
Tabled: 11 November 2025
Answered: 12 January 2026
Question
Mr Richard Holden
Conservative — Basildon and Billericay
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has had discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the potential merits of banning first cousin marriage.
Answer
Dr Zubir AhmedThe Department of Health and Social Care recognises the increased health risks for children of first cousins and we are in contact with other Government departments, including the Ministry of Justice, to provide further information on these as part of wid...
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