Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 7803
Public Health: Finance
Tabled: 8 October 2024
Answered: 15 October 2024
Question
Rachael Maskell
Labour (Co-op) — York Central
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will have discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the potential merits of an increase in the public health grant.
Answer
Karin SmythLord Darzi’s investigation into the National Health Service set out the impact of past reductions to local government public health funding. We will confirm 2025/26 public health grant allocations as part of the forthcoming Spending Review.