Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 122536
Meningitis: Smoking
Tabled: 20 March 2026
Answered: 26 March 2026
Named DayQuestion
Dr Caroline Johnson
Conservative — Sleaford and North Hykeham
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of (a) smoking and (b) passive smoking on the risk of invasive meningococcal disease.
Answer
Mrs Sharon HodgsonThe Department of Health and Social Care has indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.