Written questions

Brain: Tumours

2026-06-24 · Department of Health and Social Care · HL1352 · Official question

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Department of Health and Social Care plans to collect data on the number of brain tumour patients receiving whole genome sequencing.

Answer

NHS England is responsible for commissioning the NHS Genomic Medicine Service (GMS) which provides genomic testing in the National Health Service in England, through a network of seven NHS Genomic Laboratory Hubs (GLHs). The NHS GLHs deliver testing as di...