Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 85847

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Tabled: 28 October 2025

Answered: 19 November 2025

Question

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 merits of home testing by post for sexually transmitted infections.

Answer

Ashley Dalton

Local authorities in England are responsible for commissioning comprehensive, open access sexual health services, including sexually transmitted infection (STI) services, through the Public Health Grant, which was funded at £3.884 billion in 2025/26. It i...

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