Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 113255

Prostate Cancer: Screening

Tabled: 12 February 2026

Answered: 16 March 2026

Named Day

Question

Ruth Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether an equality impact assessment will be conducted prior to any implementation of the recommendations of the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) on prostate cancer.

Answer

Mrs Sharon Hodgson

On 28 November, the UK National Screening Committee opened a 12-week public consultation on a draft recommendation on screening for prostate cancer. We anticipate a final recommendation in early 2026. After which, my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State...

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