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The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health and Social Care (Baroness Merron) (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 15 June 2026

Debate

Rare Cancers: Diagnosis and Treatment

Contribution

My Lords, improving diagnosis and treatment for rare cancer patients is a priority for this Government through the national cancer plan. The department is exploring procurement mechanisms to stimulate technological breakthroughs to tackle rare cancers with the lowest survival rates. The MHRA launched a public consultation in May seeking views on how rare disease therapies are regulated. The Government will implement the Rare Cancers Act 2026 to ensure that our regulatory framework delivers for rare cancer patients.

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