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Written Question
Cancer: Diagnosis
Thursday 29th October 2026

Asked by: Nigel Huddleston (Conservative - Droitwich and Evesham)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what mechanisms are in place to identify and reassess patients previously considered ineligible for hereditary cancer genetic testing when clinical guidance, family history or genetic knowledge changes.

Answered by James Frith - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)

NHS England is responsible for commissioning the NHS Genomic Medicine Service (GMS) in England. The NHS GMS delivers genomic testing for over 7,000 rare diseases and 200 cancers. Genomic testing for a range of inherited cancers is available on the National Genomic Test Directory (the Test Directory).

Individuals should discuss with their healthcare professional whether genomic testing is appropriate for them, including in circumstances where information about their family history has changed. Their healthcare professional will then review the latest clinical guidance and make a decision whether to refer the individual either directly or via an NHS Clinical Genomics Service or other relevant clinical speciality for genomic testing following clinical review of their and their family’s medical history if known, and the Test Directory eligibility criteria.

A robust and evidence-based process and policy is in place to routinely review the Test Directory and ensure that genomic testing continues to reflect the latest scientific evidence and is available for all patients for whom it would be of clinical benefit, while delivering value for money for the National Health Service.

Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 26 Oct 2026
Prostate Cancer Screening

"We have heard several times today about the importance of making informed decisions, but we cannot make informed decisions unless we are properly informed in the first place. Therefore, while there are some valid concerns about risk, the most important duty we and the Government have is to do everything …..."
Nigel Huddleston - View Speech

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Division Vote (Commons)
21 Oct 2026 - Northern Ireland - View Vote Context
Nigel Huddleston (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 96 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 345 Noes - 108
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Oct 2026 - Railways - View Vote Context
Nigel Huddleston (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 96 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 345 Noes - 108
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Oct 2026 - Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) - View Vote Context
Nigel Huddleston (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 98 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 295 Noes - 111
Written Question
Breast Cancer: Screening
Wednesday 21st October 2026

Asked by: Nigel Huddleston (Conservative - Droitwich and Evesham)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of whether NHS genetic testing criteria adequately identify people with a close family history of early-onset breast cancer; and if he will consider routine follow-up for patients whose eligibility may change over time.

Answered by James Frith - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 3 July in response to Question 13681.

Division Vote (Commons)
20 Oct 2026 - Northern Ireland Troubles Bill - View Vote Context
Nigel Huddleston (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 104 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 117 Noes - 331
Division Vote (Commons)
20 Oct 2026 - Northern Ireland Troubles Bill - View Vote Context
Nigel Huddleston (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 102 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 176 Noes - 329
Division Vote (Commons)
20 Oct 2026 - Northern Ireland Troubles Bill - View Vote Context
Nigel Huddleston (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 102 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 178
Division Vote (Commons)
20 Oct 2026 - Northern Ireland Troubles Bill - View Vote Context
Nigel Huddleston (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 107 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 184 Noes - 330