Context
Brain tumour research receives only 2% of cancer research funding, despite accounting for 10% of cancer deaths among people under 50. A previous inquiry was established to examine this issue.
Question
What steps is the Department taking to support research into brain tumours? Ten per cent of all cancer deaths of people under 50 are from brain tumours, but the cancer receives only 2% of the money spent on cancer research funding. The previous Government established an inquiry into this to see what more could be done. Does the Minister agree that this month, which is Brain Tumour Awareness Month, would be a good time to re-establish that inquiry?
Answer from Jo Churchill (Minister of State for Health and Social Care)
The funding is going up, and I would be more than happy to meet the right hon Gentleman to talk about his ambitions. As I have said before, it is always welcome when cancer charities drive awareness so that people are more aware of the symptoms, particularly of cancers where we are not moving forward fast enough.
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