Rare Cancers Act 2026
make provision to incentivise research and investment into the treatment of rare types of cancer; and for connected purposes.
Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)
The Rare Cancers Act 2026 was a Ballot Bill tabled by Scott Arthur that became an Act of Parliament.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill was introduced on 16 October 2024 and became an Act of Parliament on 5 March 2026.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (Scott Arthur), not the Government.
How can I find out exactly what this Bill does?The most straightforward information is contained in the initial Explanatory Notes for the Bill.
Would you like to know more?See these Glossary articles for more information: Act of Parliament, Ballot Bill, Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill
Official Bill Page Initial Explanatory Notes Initial Briefing papers Ministerial Extracts from Debates All Bill Debates
This bill has received Royal Assent and has become an Act of Parliament
Bill Progession through Parliament