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Written question asked by Stuart Andrew (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 June 2026. It was answered by Preet Kaur Gill (Labour) on Friday, 3 July 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Cancer: Genomics

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many genomic tests have been completed through the NHS Genomic Medicine Service in each quarter since April 2023 for (a) cancer and (b) rare and inherited conditions.

Answer

Genomic testing in the National Health Service in England is provided through the NHS Genomic Medicine Service (NHS GMS) and delivered by a national genomic testing network of seven NHS Genomic Laboratory Hubs.

Since December 2023, NHS England has published NHS genomic testing activity data on a quarterly basis on the NHS England website, at the following link:

https://www.england.nhs.uk/statistics/statistical-work-areas/genomic-testing-activity/

This shows activity delivered by the NHS GMS including for cancer and rare and inherited disease.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10575
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Cancer Health services Genomics
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk