Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 84729
Public Health: Rural Areas
Tabled: 23 October 2025
Answered: 21 November 2025
Question
Stuart Anderson
Conservative — South Shropshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help support (a) innovation and (b) collaboration in improving public health outcomes in rural areas.
Answer
Ashley DaltonUpper and single tier local authorities have a statutory duty to take steps to improve the health of local people. Under this duty, local authorities commission a range of public health services and are responsible for determining the most effective appro...
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