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Written question asked by Sarah Hall (Labour) on Monday, 6 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 July 2026. It was answered by Preet Kaur Gill (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 July 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Down's Syndrome

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he plans to publish the final statutory guidance under the Down Syndrome Act 2022.

Answer

Under the Down Syndrome Act, my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, is required to give statutory guidance to relevant authorities in health, social care, education, and housing services on what they should be doing to meet the needs of people with Down syndrome. The public consultation on the draft guidance was launched on 5 November 2025.

The consultation on draft guidance closed on 30 March 2026, and the Government is carefully considering the responses received to inform the final guidance to be published.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16199
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Down's syndrome
Legislation
Down Syndrome Act 2022
Link
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