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Baroness Blake of Leeds (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 2 June 2026

Debate

Prostate Cancer Screening

Contribution

My noble friend is absolutely right that inequality, as we have said, runs throughout this debate. That is why I highlighted that there is not consistent messaging going out through GPs for men who come forward to discuss their health needs with them. Far more work needs to be done. But the evidence from the committee clearly stated that the risk of harm from unnecessary treatment is high. This is exactly the sort of work that has been looked into, but that is its clear recommendation. On the evidence around the progression of the disease, how many who are diagnosed go on to have a life-threatening condition has to be at the forefront of the evidence and the further research that is being done.

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