Written questions

Cervical Cancer: Screening

Commons · Question 128664 · Tabled 21 Apr 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 27 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to expand screening programmes for early detection of Cervical Cancer.

Answer

Answered by Sharon Hodgson, 27 Apr 2026

The Government is committed to improving cancer screening services in line with the National Cancer Plan and as part of the 10-Year Health Plan’s shift from sickness to prevention.Later this year, we will start to offer self-testing for human papilloma vi...