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Down's Syndrome

Asked by Dr Neil Shastri-HurstConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 3 April 2025UIN 40740

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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to section 1 of the Down Syndrome Act 2022, when his Department plans to publish the guidance.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock

Officials have been working to develop the Down Syndrome Act 2022 statutory guidance, including engaging with sector partners and the relevant departments.

We expect to issue the draft guidance of the public consultation by the summer of 2025. The guidance will be published at the earliest opportunity following the consultation.

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