Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 7388
Skin Cancer: Sunscreens
Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 11 October 2024
Question
Neil Duncan-Jordan
Labour — Poole
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to encourage the use of sunscreen to help prevent (a) melanoma and (b) other skin cancers.
Answer
The Department would advise people to the follow the National Health Service guidance on using sunscreen. This advice is available at the following link:https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety/