Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Alison McGovern and Jessica Toale

Tuesday 20th October 2026 Commons Chamber

[Alison McGovern]

I refer the shadow Minister to the Fonagy review. It details the causes, which started before covid, of the rise in mental distress for young people. As I mentioned a moment ago, we are already asking ICBs to reduce the longest wait, and we have seen some successes with that, but we have way more to do to address this challenge. We will have more to say in the mental health strategy that will be published soon.

[Jessica Toale (Bournemouth West) (Lab)]

6. What steps her Department is taking to support women affected by diethylstilbesterol.