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Written question asked by Scott Arthur (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 16 October 2026. It was answered by James Frith (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 October 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Cancer: Research

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps NHS England has taken to implement section 3 of the Rare Cancers Act 2026; and when those arrangements are expected to be operational.

Answer

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 6 July in response to Question HL1354, which sets out the steps the Government is taking to implement the Rare Cancers Act.

The Department is rolling out each element of the National Cancer Plan in line with the timetable we set out in February, and we will report back to Parliament in the normal way in due course on the progress made in implementing the action plan, and the resulting outcomes achieved.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
34982
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Disclosure of information Cancer Research
Legislation
Rare Cancers Act 2026
Link
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