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HANSARD National Cancer PlanI commend my hon. Friend on all the work he has done, particularly on the Rare Cancers Bill, which the Government are delighted to support. Not only does this plan have the first…05 Feb 2026HANSARD National Cancer PlanOrganisations such as Maggie’s play a crucial role. That is why we chose to launch our national cancer plan at a Maggie’s centre yesterday. We cannot do this alone. Charities,…05 Feb 2026HANSARD National Cancer PlanAs my hon. Friend knows—I do not need to tell him this—brain tumours, leukaemia and other less stageable cancers cannot be assessed in the usual way, so we need different measures…05 Feb 2026HANSARD National Cancer PlanThis is a key issue. Some cancers are an awful lot easier to get at, and so they are a lot easier to diagnose sooner. We are looking at how we can roll out screening wherever…05 Feb 2026HANSARD National Cancer PlanWe listen to a lot of people on the need for a cancer plan. I want to take this opportunity to say that our friend Nathaniel Dye, who sadly died last week from stage 4 bowel…05 Feb 2026HANSARD National Cancer PlanThat is absolutely the case. This plan will support people in my hon. Friend’s constituency by expanding access to community diagnostic centres and personalised…05 Feb 2026HANSARDNational Cancer PlanThe national cancer plan is published today, World Cancer Day. Building on the foundations set out in the 10-year plan for the NHS, it sets out how we will drive improvements in…04 Feb 2026HANSARDRespiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccination: Older AdultsI am today announcing that the year-round vaccination programme to protect older adults against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) will be extended from 1 April 2026 to also…02 Feb 2026HANSARDNational Cancer Plan: Care and Early DiagnosisThe Department of Health and Social Care will soon publish the national cancer plan. While more people survive cancer than ever before, progress has slowed over the last decade…26 Jan 2026HANSARDProstate Cancer: Access to TreatmentToday I am pleased to update the House on significant progress in improving treatment options for men with prostate cancer across England. This Government are committed to…19 Jan 2026HANSARDFood Standards Agency: Scientific Advisory CommitteesThe Food Standard Agency’s independent scientific advisory committees ensure that the agency’s decisions and advice are grounded in the best scientific evidence. The SACs are…14 Jan 2026HANSARDADHD ServicesWe know that many people with suspected ADHD—attention deficit hyperactivity disorder—experience severe delays in accessing assessments. That is not right. We want people with…13 Jan 2026HANSARDBrain Cancer Treatment: Washington and Gateshead SouthWe are determined to ensure that everyone who receives a brain tumour diagnosis, regardless of where they live, has access to the latest treatment options. I look forward to…13 Jan 2026HANSARDBrain Cancer Treatment: HartlepoolAs previously stated, we are boosting investment to unlock new treatments and improve outcomes for brain cancer patients, including investing in cutting-edge equipment to improve…13 Jan 2026HANSARDBrain Cancer Treatment: HartlepoolAs my hon. Friend rightly points out, I was privileged to answer for the Government in the Westminster Hall debate last week on this very issue, and I vividly remember Trevor’s…13 Jan 2026HANSARDADHD ServicesThrough the medium-term planning framework, which we published in October 2025, we set out those expectations. We will continue to work with trusts to develop them to make sure…13 Jan 2026HANSARDADHD ServicesAs it is the ICB shared by my constituency, I am equally concerned. This will be explored as part of the review and I am more than happy to ask the Minister responsible to contact…13 Jan 2026HANSARDBrain Cancer Treatment: Washington and Gateshead SouthI also put on record my condolences to the family and friends of Colin Pickthall, the former Member for West Lancashire. As the current Member for that seat, it is my privilege to…13 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsLocal authorities must assess disabled children’s social care needs and provide respite care, including funding short breaks where appropriate. We are currently developing an…13 Jan 2026HANSARDAdvanced Brain Cancer: Tissue FreezingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Western. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Caerphilly (Chris Evans) and all other hon. Members for their contributions,…07 Jan 2026