National Cancer Plan for England

29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government, in regard to page 219 of the Paterson Inquiry report, published on 4 February 2020, what steps they are taking to ensure that all patients are given a structured perio

To ask His Majesty's Government, in regard to page 219 of the Paterson Inquiry report, published on 4 February 2020, what steps they are taking to ensure that all patients are given a structured period to reflect on their diagnosis …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the use of AI tools in supporting the treatment and management of cancer in the NHS; and what steps they are taking to ensure that tho

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the use of AI tools in supporting the treatment and management of cancer in the NHS; and what steps they are taking to ensure that those tools improve patient …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what is the name and job title of the individual with overall leadership and accountability for all brain cancer activities and outcomes across NHS England and arm’s-le

To ask His Majesty's Government what is the name and job title of the individual with overall leadership and accountability for all brain cancer activities and outcomes across NHS England and arm’s-length bodies, including the National Institute for Healt

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what is the total funding they have committed publicly to the National Institute for Health and Care Research Brain Tumour Consortium; when and where those funding comm

To ask His Majesty's Government what is the total funding they have committed publicly to the National Institute for Health and Care Research Brain Tumour Consortium; when and where those funding commitments have been published; and how much of that …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government how they reconcile publicly announced funding for the National Institute for Health and Care Research Brain Tumour Consortium with funding paid to date; and when furthe

To ask His Majesty's Government how they reconcile publicly announced funding for the National Institute for Health and Care Research Brain Tumour Consortium with funding paid to date; and when further information on funding will be published.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many patients referred urgently with suspected cancer are (a) diagnosed and (b) reassured within (i) 28, (ii) 29, (iii) 30, (iv) 31, (v) 3

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many patients referred urgently with suspected cancer are (a) diagnosed and (b) reassured within (i) 28, (ii) 29, (iii) 30, (iv) 31, (v) 32 and (vi) 33 days …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to instruct NHS England to increase the baseline number of specialty training places in clinical oncology in order to progressively eliminate workf

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to instruct NHS England to increase the baseline number of specialty training places in clinical oncology in order to progressively eliminate workforce shortfalls and reduce delays in cancer care.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government whether any of the 1,000 new specialty training places announced in the 10 Year Health Plan will be available for recruitment rounds this year; and if so, whether clini

To ask His Majesty's Government whether any of the 1,000 new specialty training places announced in the 10 Year Health Plan will be available for recruitment rounds this year; and if so, whether clinical radiology and clinical oncology will receive …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government, in light of the data published by the Office of National Statistics about healthy life expectancy on 19 February 2026, whether they are on track to deliver the shift f

To ask His Majesty's Government, in light of the data published by the Office of National Statistics about healthy life expectancy on 19 February 2026, whether they are on track to deliver the shift from sickness to prevention and the …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government when the lead for children and young people will be appointed to the National Cancer Board; what the process for this appointment will be; and whether stakeholders will

To ask His Majesty's Government when the lead for children and young people will be appointed to the National Cancer Board; what the process for this appointment will be; and whether stakeholders will be able to contribute to the appointment …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to ensure charities and the third sector are involved in the delivery and implementation of, and accountability structure for, The National Cancer

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to ensure charities and the third sector are involved in the delivery and implementation of, and accountability structure for, The National Cancer Plan for England, in particular with reference to child

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government how many inpatient procedures have been completed in each month from 2024 to 2026; what assessment they have made of the contribution of robotic-assisted procedures to

To ask His Majesty's Government how many inpatient procedures have been completed in each month from 2024 to 2026; what assessment they have made of the contribution of robotic-assisted procedures to achieving the target of 65 per cent of patients …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what percentage of people diagnosed with breast cancer began treatment within the 62-day cancer target in the most recent reporting period.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what percentage of people diagnosed with breast cancer began treatment within the 62-day cancer target in the most recent reporting period.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of trends in the level of (a) current and (b) future demand for proton beam therapy in England.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of trends in the level of (a) current and (b) future demand for proton beam therapy in England.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the (a) average and (b) total out of pocket costs incurred by patients and families accessing proton

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the (a) average and (b) total out of pocket costs incurred by patients and families accessing proton beam therapy, including travel, accommodation …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many patients in England (a) are awaiting cancer treatment and (b) have been waiting longer than the (i) 31 and (ii) 62 day targets.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many patients in England (a) are awaiting cancer treatment and (b) have been waiting longer than the (i) 31 and (ii) 62 day targets.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment has been made of clinical impact, treatment timings and associated costs for the NHS resulting from the closure of Rutherford

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment has been made of clinical impact, treatment timings and associated costs for the NHS resulting from the closure of Rutherford Health centres, including the Bomarsund site.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the time taken to access specialist cancer treatments on patient outcomes and long term

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the time taken to access specialist cancer treatments on patient outcomes and long term NHS costs.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of travel distance and associated costs on access to specialist cancer treatment.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of travel distance and associated costs on access to specialist cancer treatment.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of prolonged or distant cancer treatment on the personal finances of (a) patients and (b)

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of prolonged or distant cancer treatment on the personal finances of (a) patients and (b) unpaid carers.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate has been made of the long-term cost to the NHS of (a) delayed and (b) disrupted access to specialist cancer treatment.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate has been made of the long-term cost to the NHS of (a) delayed and (b) disrupted access to specialist cancer treatment.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many UK residents received proton beam therapy (a) domestically and (b) overseas under NHS commissioning arrangements in each of the last

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many UK residents received proton beam therapy (a) domestically and (b) overseas under NHS commissioning arrangements in each of the last five financial years.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what information on his Department holds on the number of people who have partially or wholly self funded proton beam therapy in each of the l

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what information on his Department holds on the number of people who have partially or wholly self funded proton beam therapy in each of the last five years.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how much the NHS has spent on commissioning proton beam therapy, including overseas referrals, in each of the last five financial years.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how much the NHS has spent on commissioning proton beam therapy, including overseas referrals, in each of the last five financial years.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what comparative assessment has been made of the cost to the NHS of delivering proton beam therapy domestically versus overseas.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what comparative assessment has been made of the cost to the NHS of delivering proton beam therapy domestically versus overseas.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to page 74 of his Department's document entitled National Cancer Plan for England, published on 4 February 2026, what progress

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to page 74 of his Department's document entitled National Cancer Plan for England, published on 4 February 2026, what progress he has made on implementing action 4 …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help protect (a) resources and (b) infrastructure for the delivery of the National Cancer Plan in the context of th

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help protect (a) resources and (b) infrastructure for the delivery of the National Cancer Plan in the context of the NHSE and DHSC …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking, as part of the National Cancer Plan for England, to ensure equitable and timely access to innovative canc

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking, as part of the National Cancer Plan for England, to ensure equitable and timely access to innovative cancer treatments across England, including for …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of reducing the rate of emergency diagnosis on five-year survival rates for patients wit

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of reducing the rate of emergency diagnosis on five-year survival rates for patients with acute myeloid leukaemia.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to page 28 of his Department's document entitled National Cancer Plan for England, published on 4 February 2026, what progress

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to page 28 of his Department's document entitled National Cancer Plan for England, published on 4 February 2026, what progress he has made on the development and …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to action 9 on page 76 of his Department's document entitled National Cancer Plan for England, published on 4 February 2026, wh

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to action 9 on page 76 of his Department's document entitled National Cancer Plan for England, published on 4 February 2026, what progress he has made on …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many patients in the past year have waited longer than 28 days for diagnostic tests related to suspected Lung Cancer.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many patients in the past year have waited longer than 28 days for diagnostic tests related to suspected Lung Cancer.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps she is taking to ensure that the National Cancer Plan receives adequate long-term funding.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps she is taking to ensure that the National Cancer Plan receives adequate long-term funding.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress his Department has made on implementing the National Cancer Plan.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress his Department has made on implementing the National Cancer Plan.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the number of patients who were eligible for proton beam therapy but did not receive it due to availa

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the number of patients who were eligible for proton beam therapy but did not receive it due to availability in each of …

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of trends in the level of regional disparities in access to proton beam therapy and other highly specialised cance

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of trends in the level of regional disparities in access to proton beam therapy and other highly specialised cancer treatments.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what his planned timeline is for (a) implementing and (b) making available the cancer manuals.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what his planned timeline is for (a) implementing and (b) making available the cancer manuals.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make it his policy to confirm governance arrangements and progress reports for the National Cancer Plan to Parliament.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make it his policy to confirm governance arrangements and progress reports for the National Cancer Plan to Parliament.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress has been made on the Cancer Plan commitment to define and count recurrent cancers, starting with metastatic breast cancer in 202

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress has been made on the Cancer Plan commitment to define and count recurrent cancers, starting with metastatic breast cancer in 2026.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department has taken to support research into (a) causes and (b) treatment of bowel cancer.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department has taken to support research into (a) causes and (b) treatment of bowel cancer.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of NICE's severity modifier on access to drugs for secondary breast cancer patients.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of NICE's severity modifier on access to drugs for secondary breast cancer patients.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to make the drug Enhertu is available for people with secondary breast cancer in England.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to make the drug Enhertu is available for people with secondary breast cancer in England.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the clinical and cost effectiveness of first-line use of encorafenib in combination with cetuximab and chemothe

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the clinical and cost effectiveness of first-line use of encorafenib in combination with cetuximab and chemotherapy for patients with BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic col

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what treatments are available from the NHS for non-Hodgkin lymphoma; and what assessment have they made of the relative effectiveness of each treatment.

To ask His Majesty's Government what treatments are available from the NHS for non-Hodgkin lymphoma; and what assessment have they made of the relative effectiveness of each treatment.

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Merron on 11 March (HL15021), how many patients are treated for non-Hodgkin lymphoma by the NHS each year.

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Merron on 11 March (HL15021), how many patients are treated for non-Hodgkin lymphoma by the NHS each year.

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to increase the availability of CAR T-cell therapy for the treatment of non-Hodgkin lymphoma over the next five years.

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to increase the availability of CAR T-cell therapy for the treatment of non-Hodgkin lymphoma over the next five years.

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government, in regard to the National Cancer Plan for England, published on 4 February, how the £200 million funding for sustainable improvements to cancer delivery will be distri

To ask His Majesty's Government, in regard to the National Cancer Plan for England, published on 4 February, how the £200 million funding for sustainable improvements to cancer delivery will be distributed; and how Cancer Alliances will be able to …

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to increase early diagnosis rates for prostate cancer.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to increase early diagnosis rates for prostate cancer.

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the implications for its policies of the findings of the World Cancer Research Fund’s report on die

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the implications for its policies of the findings of the World Cancer Research Fund’s report on dietary and lifestyle patterns for cancer …

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans his Department has to improve public awareness of the bowel cancer risks associated with alcohol consumption.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans his Department has to improve public awareness of the bowel cancer risks associated with alcohol consumption.

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to prevent bowel cancer by addressing key modifiable risk factors, including alcohol.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to prevent bowel cancer by addressing key modifiable risk factors, including alcohol.

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