Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 111728

Cancer and Radiology: Recruitment

Tabled: 9 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026

Question

Sir Oliver Dowden

ConservativeHertsmere

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help recruit in clinical oncology and radiology.

Answer

Ashley Dalton
The 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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