Written questions

Cervical Cancer: Screening

Commons · Question 105706 · Tabled 14 Jan 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 23 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps are being taken to encourage more women to get smear tests.

Answer

Answered by Ashley Dalton, 23 Jan 2026

The Government is committed to eliminating cervical cancer by 2040 through improved uptake of cervical screening and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, as set out in the 10-Year Health Plan for England.From early 2026, under-screened women will be of...