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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Health Update

04 February 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Sajid Javid Con Bromsgrove

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At a glance

Key points

  • The minister announces the publication of a Health Disparities White Paper in Spring 2022
  • Two independent reviews focusing on tobacco control and medical devices are announced
  • The Tobacco Control Plan will be published later in the year

Issue summary

The statement addresses health disparities in England and announces actions to reduce these inequalities.

Action requested

The minister announces the publication of a Health Disparities White Paper in Spring 2022 and two independent reviews focusing on tobacco control and medical devices. The Tobacco Control Plan will also be published later in the year.

Key facts

  • Government plans to publish a Health Disparities White Paper in Spring 2022.
  • Javed Khan will lead an independent review into smoking with a focus on reducing disparities, reporting back by April 2022.
  • Professor Dame Margaret Whitehead leads the review of medical devices and their potential ethnic bias.
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