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Metachromatic Leukodystrophy: Medical Treatments

Commons · Question 70805 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 8 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Rosena Allin-Khan

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he has taken to improve access to treatments for metachromatic leukodystrophy.

Answer

Answered by Karin Smyth, 8 Sep 2025

Working under the UK Rare Diseases Framework, the Government is committed to improving the lives of those living with rare diseases, such as metachromatic leukodystrophy. One of the framework’s priorities is improving access to specialist care, treatments...