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Skin Cancer: Sunscreens

Asked by Neil Duncan-JordanLabourDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 11 October 2024UIN 7388

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to encourage the use of sunscreen to help prevent (a) melanoma and (b) other skin cancers.

Answered by Andrew Gwynne

The Department would advise people to the follow the National Health Service guidance on using sunscreen. This advice is available at the following link:https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety/

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