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Written question asked by Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour) on Friday, 4 October 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 October 2024. It was answered by Andrew Gwynne (Labour) on Friday, 11 October 2024 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Skin Cancer: Sunscreens

Question

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/


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7388
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Skin cancer Sunscreens
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk