Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 111729
Cancer and Diagnosis
Tabled: 9 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026
Question
Sir Oliver Dowden
Conservative — Hertsmere
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the recruitment freezes on cancer and diagnostic departments.
Answer
Ashley DaltonThe Department has not made a formal assessment, but the development of the National Cancer Plan has highlighted areas where there are higher vacancy rates in some areas of the country. The Department and NHS England will work with the royal colleges to e...
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