Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 103088

Rare Diseases: Gene Therapies

Tabled: 5 January 2026
Answered: 12 January 2026
Named Day

Question

Freddie van Mierlo

Liberal DemocratHenley and Thame

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support the development of gene therapy treatments for rare genetic diseases such as tyrosinemia and Gaucher disease.

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed
The Government is committed to improving the lives of those living with rare diseases, such as tyrosinemia and Gaucher disease. Through the UK Rare Diseases Framework, the Government supports access to specialist care, treatment, and drugs as a priority. ...

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