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Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Friday, 19 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 June 2026 (named day). A holding answer was provided by Preet Kaur Gill (Labour) on Thursday, 25 June 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Marriage: Relatives

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 9 June 2026 to Question 1717 on Cousin Marriage, if he will publish (a) the current guidance (b) the current training materials, and (c) any amended versions of (i) guidance and (ii) training materials created since the production of the materials that referred to the potential benefits of cousin marriage; and whether any documents were (A) withdrawn, (B) retired and (C) replaced as a result of that investigation.

Holding answer

The Department of Health and Social Care has indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11451
Session
2026-27
Related items
Marriage: Relatives
Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Marriage Relatives Training
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk