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Baroness Pidgeon (LD)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 16 June 2026

Debate

Compassionate Use Medicine Schemes: VAT

Contribution

My Lords, compassionate use and early access schemes are often the only way for patients with rare cancers to access life-extending medicines. What assurance can the Minister give that HMRC’s approach to VAT will not result in patients losing access to these vital treatments? What discussions about the impact has the department had with cancer charities?

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