Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 13924

Brain: Tumours

Tabled: 29 June 2026
Answered: 3 July 2026

Question

Fleur Anderson

LabourPutney

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help ensure the routine freezing of suitable brain tumour tissue samples to improve patient access to genomic testing, personalised treatments and research.

Answer

Preet Kaur Gill
The Department continues to engage with NHS England and wider stakeholders on improving access to high-quality pathology and genomics services, including those relevant to brain tumour patients.NHS England and the Department will work with professional bo...

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