Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Sam Rushworth and Diana Johnson

Tuesday 20th October 2026 Commons Chamber

[Dame Diana Johnson]

As I just said, the Government are improving identification and support for people affected by DES by raising awareness among clinicians and strengthening the dissemination of existing NHS guidance. There are considerable challenges associated with recalling records from the 1940s to the 1970s, particularly because of the record-keeping practices of that era and the fact that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency had not yet been established at that time, but I am mindful of the point that the hon. Member makes.

[Dr Sam Rushworth (Bishop Auckland) (Lab)]

7. What steps her Department is taking to increase the use of community hospitals and beds for step-down intermediate care.