Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 43408

Genomics

Tabled: 2 April 2025
Answered: 13 May 2025

Question

John McDonnell

LabourHayes and Harlington

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the proposed abolition of NHS England on (a) Genomics England and (b) the provision of whole genome sequencing to patients with rare cancers b

Answer

Ashley Dalton
Genomics is a powerful healthcare technology, aiding diagnosis and informing treatment for rare diseases and certain cancers.Ministers and senior Department officials will work with the new Executive Team at the top of NHS England, led by Sir Jim Mackey, ...

This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 43408) →