Question follow-through · 26396

Breast Cancer: Research

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will hold discussions with the Manchester Breast Centre on the potential merits of providing additional support for their research into lobular breast cancer.

answeredDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology

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Answering body
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Tabled
24 Jan 2025
Target answer date
28 Jan 2025
Answer
3 Feb 2025 · 10 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 24 Jan 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will hold discussions with the Manchester Breast Centre on the potential merits of providing additional support for their research into lobular breast cancer.

  2. 28 Jan 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 3 Feb 2025

    Answer published

    Cancer research is a critical priority for the Government. The Government does not ringfence funding for specific cancer types but is committed to supporting cancer research such as that conducted at Manchester Breast Centre. The Department for Science, I...

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