Written questions

Prostate Cancer: Screening

2026-06-05 · Department of Health and Social Care · 7299 · Official question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what timetable he has established for the national roll-out of the targeted prostate cancer screening programme.

Answer

Through the introduction of England's first ever targeted prostate cancer screening programme, and through the major package of investment of over £20 million to expand research and improve treatment announced on 2 June 2026, the Government is taking an i...