Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 110302

Cancer: Screening

Tabled: 2 February 2026

Answered: 16 March 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to his press release entitled New fund to tackle cancer screening inequalities and save lives, published on 29 January 2026, what proportion of the funding will be allocated to cance

Answer

Mrs Sharon Hodgson

The allocation for the Neighbourhood Early Diagnosis Fund is led by the Cancer Alliances. Further details and allocations will be set out for 2026/27 in due course. Local communities across England, including Essex, will benefit from the major investment,...

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