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Lords · Question HL1678 · Tabled 6 Jul 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 13 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Baroness Jenkin of Kennington

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Statement by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on 26 February (HCWS1369), when they expect the data linkage study research approvals to be granted.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Merron, 13 Jul 2026

In common with other publicly funded research, the Data Linkage Study is subject to the formal approval of the Health Research Authority (HRA) before the study can begin. For the Data Linkage Study, this requires the consideration of an ethics committee a...