Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to ensure charities and the third sector are involved in the delivery and implementation of, and accountability structure for, The National Cancer Plan for England, in particular with reference to children and young people.

The Government is committed to continuing its work with key cancer partners to deliver the commitments outlined in the National Cancer Plan. We are also committed to bringing together and coordinating the right people and partners, including charities and the third sector.

A reformed National Cancer Board will be accountable for delivery of the National Cancer Plan, and the first meeting of the board is expected in the coming months, when the full membership has been agreed. The appointment of the lead of children and young people’s cancer will follow in due course and will join the first meeting of the board. Charities and third sector organisations have been crucial to informing the development of the National Cancer Plan and we will continue to involve them throughout its implementation.