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Lung Cancer: Screening

Commons · Question 43687 · Tabled 2 Apr 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 9 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Paul Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will ensure that the planned reductions in headcount in NHS England and his Department do not result in disruption to the implementation of lung cancer screening.

Answer

Answered by Karin Smyth, 9 Apr 2025

Ministers and senior Department officials will work with the new executive team at the top of NHS England, led by Sir Jim Mackey, to jointly lead this transformation. This reform is about devolving resources and responsibility to the frontline, thereby em...