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Written question asked by Emma Lewell (Labour) on Thursday, 4 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Sharon Hodgson (Labour) on Thursday, 11 June 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Mesothelioma

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will publish a regional breakdown of the number of Mesothelioma cases.

Answer

The National Disease Registration Service publishes regional breakdowns of cancer cases, including mesothelioma. Data by region and cancer type can be accessed at the following link:

https://nhsd-ndrs.shinyapps.io/incidence_and_mortality/

The Office for National Statistics publishes regional breakdowns of cancer deaths, including mesothelioma. Data by geography and cancer type can be accessed at the following link:

https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/datasets/mortsa

The Health and Safety Executive publish statistics on Mesothelioma deaths and cases and causes. The latest published statistics for Great Britain are for 2025, and are available at the following link:

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/health-professional/cancer-statistics/statistics-by-cancer-type/mesothelioma/incidence


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6757
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Mesothelioma
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk