Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 121784

Heart Diseases: Young People

Tabled: 18 March 2026

Answered: 23 March 2026

Named Day

Question

Dr Rosena Allin-Khan

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has undertaken recent cost-effectiveness modelling of cardiac screening for people aged 14 to 35.

Answer

Mrs Sharon Hodgson

The Government is guided by the independent scientific advice of the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC). The UK NSC makes its recommendations based on internationally recognised criteria and a rigorous evidence review and consultation process. Where...

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