Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 47942

Public Health: Disinformation

Tabled: 24 April 2025

Answered: 1 May 2025

Question

Martin Wrigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of health misinformation on public health decision making.

Answer

Ashley Dalton

The Department has not made a specific assessment of the impact of health misinformation on public health decision making, but recognises the importance of accurate health information being available to the public and of preventing misinformation.The Depa...

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