Health and Social Care

Monday 2nd June 2025 Written Corrections

Brain Tumours: Research and Treatment

The following extract is from the debate on Brain Tumours: Research and Treatment on 8 May 2025.

[Ashley Dalton]

In March, more than 80% of patients in England referred for cancer had it ruled out or diagnosed within 28 days—it is the first time that target has been met in years.

[Official Report, 8 May 2025; Vol. 766, c. 893.]

Written correction submitted by the Under-Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, the hon. Member for West Lancashire (Ashley Dalton):

[Ashley Dalton]

In February, more than 80% of patients in England referred for cancer had it ruled out or diagnosed within 28 days—we are now routinely exceeding the faster diagnosis target.