Written question asked by Lee Anderson (Reform UK) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by James Frith (Labour) on Friday, 18 September 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Cancer: Medical Treatments
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions her Department has had with (a) patients and (b) medical professionals on increasing (i) investment and (ii) clinical trials into cancer treatments.
- Answer
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I refer the Hon Member to the National Cancer Plan for England, published in February, which sets out the steps we are taking in a range of areas to improve cancer diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes, including for research and clinical trials. The National Cancer Plan for England is available at the following link:
I also refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 24 February 2026 to the Hon Member for Sheffield South East to Question 113042.
Secondary information
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- Written question
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- 21788
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Cancer Finance Medical treatments Clinical trials
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