Written questions

Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Research

Commons · Question 102727 · Tabled 5 Jan 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 12 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Mark Pritchard

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support research into inflammatory bowel disease on reducing waiting times for diagnosis and treatment.

Answer

Answered by Zubir Ahmed, 12 Jan 2026

The Department is committed to ensuring that all patients, including those with inflammatory bowel disease, have access to cutting-edge clinical trials and innovative treatments. The Department funds research through the National Institute for Health and ...