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Marriage: Relatives

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 10 March 2026UIN 108307

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when NHS England’s investigation into guidance and training materials relating to marriage between close relatives began; which guidance, training modules and programmes are within scope of that investigation; and when he expects its findings to be concluded and published.

Answered by Dr Zubir Ahmed

The internal review in response to recent concerns that National Health Service guidance stated the benefits of close relative marriage began on 19 January 2026. All public documents which constitute training modules, or guidance regarding marriage between close relatives is in scope. The findings will be concluded shortly.

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