Question follow-through · 2984

Speech and Language Disorders: Chichester

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the level of support available to children with situational mutism in Chichester constituency.

answeredDepartment of Health and Social Care

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Answering body
Department of Health and Social Care
Tabled
19 May 2026
Target answer date
21 May 2026
Answer
15 Jun 2026 · 27 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 19 May 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the level of support available to children with situational mutism in Chichester constituency.

  2. 21 May 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 15 Jun 2026

    Answer published

    The Government recognises that, for children and young people in distress or experiencing mental health difficulties, such as situational mutism, timely access to high-quality, early support is essential.The 10-Year Health Plan sets out ambitious plans to...

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Human Tissue: Storage

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8 Jul 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to help support families with the cost of infant formula.

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Supported Housing

9 Jul 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to review the quality and effectiveness of supported living services to ensure providers deliver the level of care for which they are commissioned.