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Babies and Infants (Allergy Guidance) 2025-09-02

02 September 2025 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Becky Gittins Lab Clwyd East

Children & Families

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At a glance

Becky Gittins raised concerns about babies and infants (allergy guidance) 2025-09-02 in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Ms Gittins moved for leave to bring in a Bill to review allergy guidance for feeding and weaning of babies and infants due to personal and widespread experiences with allergies.
  • The Bill aims to improve clarity, awareness, and empower healthcare professionals to better address allergies at the primary care level.
  • The goal is to ensure that ethnic minorities are not disadvantaged in the provision of allergy-related guidance and care.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Becky Gittins Lab Clwyd East

Ms. Gittins moved for leave to bring in a Bill to review allergy guidance relating to the feeding and weaning of babies and infants, citing personal experience with allergies and high rates of allergic diseases in the UK. She emphasised that the current food allergy guidance should be reviewed due to increasing allergic conditions and better addressing allergies at primary care level is crucial for prevention. The Bill aims to improve clarity and consistency of message, increase awareness, empower healthcare professionals, and ensure ethnic minorities are not disadvantaged.

Other contributors (1)
  • Becky Gittins Lab Clwyd East

    Ms. Gittins highlighted the increasing rates of allergic conditions in the UK, affecting over a quarter of the population, with medicines to treat allergies accounting for 10% of GP prescribing budgets and direct NHS costs exceeding £1 billion annually. She proposed that better addressing allergies at primary care level can prevent severe conditions from developing, focusing on children showing early signs of allergic disease. The Bill is not about changing advice given to most parents but supporting those with high-risk infants.

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