Written questions

Cancer: Children

2026-06-01 · Department of Health and Social Care · 6014 · Official question

Dr Luke Evans

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...