Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 105706

Cervical Cancer: Screening

Tabled: 14 January 2026

Answered: 23 January 2026

Question

Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps are being taken to encourage more women to get smear tests.

Answer

Ashley Dalton

The Government is committed to eliminating cervical cancer by 2040 through improved uptake of cervical screening and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, as set out in the 10-Year Health Plan for England.From early 2026, under-screened women will be of...

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