Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 April 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 April 2022. It was answered by Edward Argar (Conservative) on Monday, 25 April 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Cancer: Health Professions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to tackle the shortage of specialist cancer staff in the NHS workforce.

Answer: We are investing an additional £50 million in 2022/23 to further expand the cancer and diagnostics workforce. Between 2016 and 2021, the annual growth rate of the overall cancer workforce has remained between 3 to 4%. The forthcoming 10 Year Cancer Plan will also ensure we have the right workforce in place.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 155729
Session: 2021-22
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