Cancer: Children
2026-06-01 · Department of Health and Social Care · 6014 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the impact on children with relapsed or rare cancers of reduced availability of compassionate access to innovative therapies.
Answer
The Government recognises the importance of enabling timely access to innovative medicines, particularly for patients with rare and life‑threatening conditions, including children with relapsed or rare cancers.The availability of medicines through company...