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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Friday, 23 April 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 April 2021 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Wednesday, 28 April 2021. A substantive answer was provided by Edward Argar (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 April 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Brain: Tumours

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will increase funding for brain tumour research in the current Parliament.

Answer

The level of funding in the current Parliament for brain tumour research is dependent on funding applications received. We are looking to researchers to submit higher quality applications into the system, so that research funding can be directed to this very difficult area.

In May 2018 the Government announced £40 million over five years for brain tumour research as part of the Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission through the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). The NIHR welcomes funding applications for research into any aspect of human health, including brain tumours. The NIHR released a public announcement to the research community in April 2018, making clear our desire to receive brain tumour research funding applications.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
186136
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Finance Research Brain Tumours
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk