Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 113465

Brain: Tumours

Tabled: 20 February 2026

Answered: 26 February 2026

Question

Sir John Hayes

Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to increase research and development on child brain tumours.

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed

The Department invests over £1.6 billion per year in research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Cancer is a major area of NIHR spending at £141.6 million in 2024/25, reflecting its high priority.We are committed to furthe...

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