Written questions

Genetics: Screening

Commons · Question 18872 · Tabled 14 Jul 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 14 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Scott Arthur

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans he has to improve transparency on uptake, turnaround times and outcomes for genetic and biomarker testing across the NHS.

Answer

Answered by James Frith, 14 Sep 2026

HS England is responsible for commissioning the NHS Genomic Medicine Service (GMS). Genomic testing in the National Health Service in England is provided through the NHS GMS and the genomic testing nationally commissioned and funded by NHS England for pat...