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Lung Cancer: Diagnosis

Asked by Jim ShannonDemocratic Unionist PartyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 29 April 2026UIN 128659

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many patients in the past year have waited longer than 28 days for diagnostic tests related to suspected Lung Cancer.

Answered by Mrs Sharon Hodgson

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

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