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Written question asked by Lord Bird (Crossbench) on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 April 2026. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Monday, 30 March 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Healthy Start Scheme: Migrants

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government when they plan to publish the outcome of the consultation of the extension of Healthy Start to children from families with no recourse to public funds; and whether they have set a timeline for making that extension a statutory scheme.

Answer

The Government is committed to giving every child the best start in life. The Department is currently considering options on this issue, and further information will be available in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL15704
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Migrants Public consultation Healthy start scheme
Link
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