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Coastal Communities (Health) Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State, in exercising functions in relation to the health service, to have regard to the need to reduce inequalities between people in coastal and inland areas; to require the Secretary of State to prepare and publish a strategy for improving the health and wellbeing of coastal communities and for reducing health inequalities between people in coastal and inland areas; to require the Secretary of State to report annually to Parliament on the implementation of that strategy; and for connected purposes.

The story so farThe Coastal Communities (Health) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 17 June 2026 by Steff Aquarone (Liberal Democrat). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Sponsor

• Steff Aquarone Liberal Democrat Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 18 Jun 2026.