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Written question asked by Sally Jameson (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 14 March 2025. It was answered by Jim McMahon (Labour) on Thursday, 20 March 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Health Services: Devolution

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of English Devolution on investment in creative health as a solution to local health inequalities.

Answer

As set out in the English Devolution White Paper, the government is introducing a new bespoke duty in relation to health improvement and health inequalities. This is intended to support Strategic Authorities to be active leaders and drive a “health in all policies” approach in line with our Mission government approach.

The duty will ensure Strategic Authorities have regard to the need to improve health, and the need to reduce health inequalities, in the exercise of their functions, and give them a clear stake in improving local health outcomes. This will complement the existing health improvement duty held by upper-tier Local Authorities. The government will engage Strategic Authorities, Local Authorities and the NHS as we take this forward.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
37845
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Disadvantaged Devolution Arts Health services Investment
Link
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