Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 13698

Brain: Tumours

Tabled: 11 November 2024

Answered: 19 November 2024

Question

Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make a comparative assessment of funding allocated to (a) brain tumours and (b) other cancers in the last five years; and if he will take steps to increase funding available for brain tu

Answer

The Department spends £1.5 billion each year on research through its research delivery arm, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), with cancer the largest area of spend at over £121.8 million in 2022/23 reflecting its high priority. T...

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