Written questions

Prostate Cancer: Screening

2026-06-05 · Department of Health and Social Care · 7303 · Official question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether an Equality Impact Assessment has been undertaken in relation to the introduction of the prostate cancer targeted 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...