Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 69206

Cancer and Congenital Abnormalities: Corby

Tabled: 21 July 2025

Answered: 2 September 2025

Named Day

Question

Barry Gardiner

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the ruling of Mr Justice Akenhead in the case of Corby Group Litigation v. Corby Borough Council, if he will conduct a review of the incidence of birth defects and rare cancers recorded

Answer

Ashley Dalton

The Department and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) are aware of this issue, which is currently being looked at by the local Director of Public Health. The UKHSA will offer support if needed, and the Department is awaiting the findings before further...

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