Prostate Cancer: Screening
Commons · Question 113255 · Tabled 12 Feb 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Ruth Jones
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether an equality impact assessment will be conducted prior to any implementation of the recommendations of the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) on prostate cancer.
Answer
Answered by Sharon Hodgson, 16 Mar 2026
On 28 November, the UK National Screening Committee opened a 12-week public consultation on a draft recommendation on screening for prostate cancer. We anticipate a final recommendation in early 2026. After which, my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State...