Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what training healthcare professionals are given on the impacts of diethylstilbestrol.

I apologise and express my sincere sympathy to all those affected by exposure to diethylstilbestrol (DES), including those exposed in utero and their families.

The Government’s focus is on carefully considering the available evidence and determining the most appropriate next steps, rather than establishing a public inquiry. Current work includes ensuring that appropriate clinical pathways, professional awareness, and sources of support are in place for people who may have been affected by DES exposure.

Employers in the health system are responsible for ensuring that their staff are trained to the required standards to deliver safe and effective treatment for patients.