Baroness Butler-Sloss
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Baroness Merron (Lab)
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers, and more than 50,000 were diagnosed with it in 2023. My noble friend Lady Hodge gave further information. On the point about offering screening here, my strong suspicion is that it will not be practical and it is better for people to go to their community. I will speak to my ministerial colleague, Ashley Dalton MP, in whose portfolio this falls. My recollection is that it is in letters or advice, but I want to check. It should be in there but, if it is not, perhaps it could be, so I will put forward my noble friend’s suggestion.
Baroness Butler-Sloss (CB)
My Lords, up to what age will it be possible?
Baroness Merron (Lab)
I do not know if I dare comment about vested interest, but why not? I am not aware that there is a final limit. It is on request.