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Written question asked by Sarah Pochin (Reform UK) on Friday, 26 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. It was answered by Sharon Hodgson (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Life Expectancy

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of regional differences in life expectancy across England.

Answer

The Government recognises that regional differences in life expectancy across England remain significant and reflect the wider inequalities in the factors that shape people’s health and life expectancy. As set out in the 10-Year Health Plan, the Government is committed to halving the gap in healthy life expectancy between the richest and poorest regions, shifting care from treatment to prevention and from hospital to community.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
13744
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Life expectancy
Link
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